Technical Officer

Flexsource NI are currently recruiting for a Technical Officer on a temporary full-time basis, covering the Newry area, with a starting salary of £12.38 per hour

Offering a wide range of social housing related services, our client has an ambitious 3 year plan for investment in the economy through social housing, construction and employment opportunities.

For you:

·        The chance to work with Northern Ireland’s largest social housing provider

·        Be part of a project to improve people’s quality of life through secure housing schemes

·        Be supported with access to first class training and continued development.

Responsibilities:

With a full copy of the Job Duties and Person Spec available on request, you will:

·        Conduct inspections of domestic and commercial properties to ensure that works have been done as ordered and to an acceptable standard and that payment for works can be authorised.

·        Authorise payments for works in line with cost and delegated authority limits.

·        Work closely with Contractors and others to ensure works are complete, including administration of relevant paperwork and statutory approvals e.g. building control, in line with the key performance indicators set by the organisation. This will including updating systems.

·        Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and provide information to tenants on the progress of works their homes, the timeframes for such works to be done and on other property and estate management matters.

·        Meet with tenants, external agencies and/or tenants’ representatives to accurately advise them on maintenance issues/policies

·        Work effectively and efficiently to ensure minor adaptations to properties are implemented to meet the needs of the customer. This may include working closely with Occupational Therapists.

·        Support the delivery of planned maintenance schemes including kitchens, bathrooms and external doors, heating and responding to scheme related queries from tenants, tenant representatives and local/ elected representatives in a timely manner.

Requirements:

·        Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in a building/construction discipline and at least a year’s experience. Lower educational levels will be considered based on experience

·        Experience working within the construction industry

·        Ability to interpret working drawings

·        Full driving license and access to transport

On Offer:

·        £12.38 per hour

·        Generous holiday entitlement

·        Pension contribution

·        Learning and development opportunities

The successful application will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process.