Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader

Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader needed in Loughborough Paying  £25 per hr ref OR101898

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key ResponsibilitiesProperty Inspection & Diagnosis

• Undertake detailed inspections of properties to investigate damp, mould, condensation, and water ingress
• Identify root causes, including structural defects, ventilation issues, heating performance, and environmental factors
• Assess risks using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), with a focus on vulnerable residents

 Remedial Works & Specifications

• Specify appropriate remedial works including:
  • Damp-proofing treatments
  • Ventilation and insulation improvements
  • Structural repairs and mould treatments
• Prepare schedules of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensure all works comply with Building Regulations, housing standards, and policies

Tenant & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate clearly and sensitively with residents, explaining findings and solutions
• Provide expert advice to internal teams (Housing, Repairs, Complaints, Environmental Health)
• Support early intervention strategies to prevent recurring issues

 Compliance, Quality & Assurance

• Ensure compliance with the Housing Act, HHSRS, and all relevant legislation
• Monitor works in progress and conduct post-inspections to ensure quality and value for money
• Contribute to complaints, Ombudsman cases, and disrepair claims

Records & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and photographic evidence
• Identify trends across the housing stock and contribute to service improvements
• Support the development of damp and mould policies and best practice

•  If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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