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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Barnsley. Are looking for a Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor to join their organisation.

Job Role: Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: January 2026
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Barnsley
Office Based/Hybrid: Office Based
Driving Licence Required: Yes
Vehicle Access Required: Yes
DBS Required: Basic
Rate of Pay: £27.01
Short Brief/Requirement:
This Temporary position is for a Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor while 2nd Jan 26 this is a grade 8 position.
The Candidate will have to use own vehicle to travel around the borough to carry out surveys to housing stock where repairs maybe required.
To complete reports/paperwork via provided iPad, to liaise with all parties contractor partners/customers etc regarding works required 

Purpose:

• Work in collaboration with other service areas, contribute towards the
  ongoing development and review of Strategy, Policy, Specification and Action Plans in relation to Repairs & Maintenance
• Effective stakeholder and contract management skills to ensure daily
  operations are maintained and for the completion of projects including but not limited to acquisitions (including new build), voids and extensive works. Ensure delegated duties are carried out and complied with taking ownership and accountability of any given task
• Ensure compliance with Statutory Legislation including the Regulator of Social Housings Consumer Standards and Landlord’s Health & Safety obligations including HHSRS.
• Develop effective communication solutions for customers, staff and other stakeholders and ensure all enquiries and complaints are fully investigated & responded to appropriately within agreed target timescales ensuring a Customer First Can-Do approach is always delivered.

• To participate in the identification of training requirements and undertake training and development in line with agreed Personal Development Reviews (PDR’s).
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing development of our new Repairs & Maintenance IT System NEC.
• Be involved in the development, procurement, delivery, monitoring and review of all Repair & Maintenance works and projects including monitoring performance by measuring against contractual Key Performance Indicators which will involve contributing towards making Operational & Financial decisions and providing data and reports as required.
• The management, organisation and chairing of meetings with Contract
  Delivery Partners and External Contractors including internal and external agencies or departments as required.

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Repairs and Maintenance Surveyor role or equivalent.
• Relevant Level 4 qualification (i.e. HNC / NVQ) or extensive experience with a willingness to achieve the above qualification in a reasonable timescale
• Willingness to undertake further training as required, particularly in relation to HHSRS.
• Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment or willingness to achieve the above qualification in a reasonable timescale.