Building Maintenance Officer

Location

Surrey | United Kingdom

Job description

Building Maintenance Officer

 Scale 6 £34,125 - £36,282 per annum (from 1st April 2024)

 This role is within the Asset Management Department, reporting to the Senior Building Manager.

Working in Building Services Team, you will be involved in the organisation, supervision and cost checking of planned and reactive maintenance work to Spelthorne Borough Council municipal and residential properties. 

You will be providing the quality control services required in connection with the Councils strategic maintenance programme ensuring compliance to the correct specification, plus reporting and monitoring the construction related key performance indicators.

You will need a comprehensive knowledge of construction from a trade background, be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and stay calm in an emergency.  In addition you should have experience of checking contractors’ compliance to construction regulations and quality of workmanship especially adherence to health and safety legislation.

A vehicle owner/driver, you will preferably have good management skills, be confident and adaptable, be able to communicate well in person and in writing and be competent in Word and Excel.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

What we’re looking for from you:

A proven track record working in a varied, hands on, property maintenance role. You should be experienced in delivering a superior service to all stakeholders across the business. You must have excellent attention to detail, be able to prioritise and manage your workload and be comfortable working alone or as part of a team.

Drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills are also a necessity.

For an informal chat about this post please contact Alfred Osawe on

01784 446 280 or email: [email protected]

In return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free car parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year.

 Closing date:  Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 12 noon

 Interview date:  Week commencing 8th April 2024

For full information and to apply online, go to www.surreyjobs.info or www.spelthorne.gov.uk alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on (01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) quoting reference number 1179

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

Working towards equal opportunities

Strictly No Agencies

Job tags

Salary

£34.13k - £36.28k per annum