Assets Officer; Housing Association

Position: Assets Officer (Housing Association)
Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large Housing Association in Belfast, to recruit an Assets Officer on a temporary contract basis for a period of 6 months with the possibility of further extension. Your new role You will oversee the delivery of an efficient maintenance service, ensuring tenant satisfaction. This will include:
Responding directly to tenants' queries regarding maintenance by telephone and/or by personal visits. Liaising with maintenance staff when responding to complaints regarding maintenance issues and maintenance services. Liaising directly with Supported Living Scheme Managers in relation to maintenance issues. Monitoring and reviewing that statutory compliance requirements are being maintained in Supported Living Schemes and General Needs properties. Inspecting, where necessary, defects or repairs reported to the office, identifying the reason for the problem and ensuring it is repaired within the proper response time.

Liaising with contractors to ensure problems are dealt with quickly and effectively. Monitoring the performance of contractors. Completing inspections in pre-set percentages of work completed by maintenance contractors. Assisting in the programming and organisation of planned and cyclical maintenance and to monitor and inspect the work carried out. Carrying out 'Change of Tenancy Inspections' for properties ensuring void properties are returned ready to let at the earliest opportunity.

What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must possess: A third level qualification in a relevant building/construction subject with a minimum of 2 years' experience of property maintenance as outlined above. Alternatively, you should be educated to A-Level standard and have a minimum of 3 years' experience of property maintenance as outlined above. What you'll get in return This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with a large Housing Association.

You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked. What you need to do now Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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Assets Officer Housing Association Maintenance Surveyor Benefits: £34 000-£36 000 per annum