Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader

<p><strong>Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader needed in Loughborough Paying  £25 per hr ref OR101898</strong></p> <p><strong>Full time hours on a temporary basis</strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><em>Property Inspection &amp; Diagnosis</em></p> <ul> <li>Undertake detailed inspections of properties to investigate damp, mould, condensation, and water ingress</li> <li>Identify root causes, including structural defects, ventilation issues, heating performance, and environmental factors</li> <li>Assess risks using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), with a focus on vulnerable residents</li> </ul> <p><em> Remedial Works &amp; Specifications</em></p> <ul> <li>Specify appropriate remedial works including: <ul> <li>Damp-proofing treatments</li> <li>Ventilation and insulation improvements</li> <li>Structural repairs and mould treatments</li> </ul> </li> <li>Prepare schedules of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates</li> <li>Ensure all works comply with Building Regulations, housing standards, and policies</li> </ul> <p><em>Tenant &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</em></p> <ul> <li>Communicate clearly and sensitively with residents, explaining findings and solutions</li> <li>Provide expert advice to internal teams (Housing, Repairs, Complaints, Environmental Health)</li> <li>Support early intervention strategies to prevent recurring issues</li> </ul> <p><em> Compliance, Quality &amp; Assurance</em></p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with the Housing Act, HHSRS, and all relevant legislation</li> <li>Monitor works in progress and conduct post-inspections to ensure quality and value for money</li> <li>Contribute to complaints, Ombudsman cases, and disrepair claims</li> </ul> <p><em>Records &amp; Continuous Improvement</em></p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and photographic evidence</li> <li>Identify trends across the housing stock and contribute to service improvements</li> <li>Support the development of damp and mould policies and best practice</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> <p> If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. </p> </li> </ul> <p>Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p> <p>All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared</p>