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Job description

As part of our Assets department, you will be part of a well-established 10 person Asset Officer team tasked with overseeing operational asset management across your area, working closely with colleagues and contractors to deliver an excellent service for customers. You'll enjoy a varied role where your expertise helps improve homes and communities, with opportunities to continue learning and developing.

Responsibilities

• Follow our Asset Management Strategy procedures to deliver our response maintenance service
• Action and monitor repair requests to enable all repairs to be completed within target timescales.
• Implement and administer the requirements of measured term maintenance contracts and miscellaneous works & participate in joint procurement of those contracts.
• Undertake scheme audits and close down action plans within two weeks.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A minimum of three years’ experience (within the last seven years) within a construction, building maintenance or property management environment
• AND a third-level qualification in a relevant construction, building maintenance or property-related discipline, or equivalent relevant technical qualification
• Candidates without a formal qualification who can demonstrate at least five years’ relevant experience in a construction, maintenance or property-related role will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in dealing with customers and responding to customers
• Working experience of the practical application of contract management.
• Ability to work outside office hours including weekends and evenings and to respond to out-of-hours emergencies when required.
• Hold a full UK driving license and be able to travel to meet the requirements of the post without reliance on public transport.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a social housing environment