Accommodation Officer

Demob Job Reference: j2874 Job Title: Accommodation Officer Location: Deepcut, Surrey Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 + Company Vehicle Closing Date: Thursday 26th Jan 17 Introduction: Our client is a leading provider in Facilities Management services to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and now have an immediate requirement for an Accommodation Officer at their military site in Deepcut, Surrey. The successful Accommodation Officer will be responsible for a portfolio of properties and infrastructure within a designated area and to fully support the delivery of our client’s contract, using knowledge of the properties and local conditions to ensure that the service is delivered to the highest of standards. This presents itself as an ideal opportunity to join an established company and, although not essential, could be well suited for a person who has previously served in the Armed Forces i.e. British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force (RAF) or worked within the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Candidates with a social housing background would also be of particular interest. This is a permanent position with an annual salary of £24,000 to £28,000 plus vehicle and further benefits. Suitable applicants meeting the requirements below are encouraged to make an immediate application. Responsibilities: - Oversee the effective, compliant and timely delivery of void preparation, maintenance and response works in accordance with Government Regulatory and Statutory undertakings, complying with all Health & Safety and Environmental standards and policies. - Monitor Supply Chain service delivery, value for money, quality and safe working to ensure all performance indicators are consistently achieved. - Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure they are to an acceptable standard. - Review site risk registers, follow maintenance and management processes and notify Management of any defects on equipment or systems. - Undertake inspections on the service delivery in accordance with the levels defined for an agreed area and all issues are recorded and actioned accordingly. - Ensure that M&E equipment, boilers and the like, are correctly set to work (controls set-back for frost protection or heating systems drained and disabled), tested and commissioned. Witnessing the commissioning and testing of new equipment is being carried out by competent supply chain operatives. - Ensure empty properties (voids) are inspected regularly and meet the required standard. - Ensure compliance with the Asbestos register and management plan and, where required, take on the duties of Asbestos Responsible Person. - Ensure compliance with the Legionella management plan and, where required, take on the duties of Legionella Responsible Person. - Act as first point of contact for properties within the portfolio and liaise with operational management to ensure outstanding works are tracked to completion. Applicant Requirements: - Demonstrable practical experience in the management of housing property maintenance. - Excellent leadership and management skills. - Management of a safe system of work. - Solving problems and making decisions. - Ability and willingness to travel. - Commercial acumen. - Full driving licence. Benefits: - Company Vehicle. - Pension Scheme. - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. - Challenging and varied working environment. - Opportunity to join a large and well established business