Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader – H250 10 2021
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category: Housing
Location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, Charnwood Borough Council
Hours Per Week :37
Salary: £25.00 per hour
4 days on site. 1 day in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Property Inspection & Diagnosis
• Undertake comprehensive inspections of council owned homes to investigate reports of damp, mould growth, condensation, water ingress, and related defects
• Diagnose root causes, including building defects, ventilation failures, heating performance, lifestyle factors, and environmental conditions
• Assess risks under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), with particular focus on vulnerable households
Remedial Works & Specification
• Specify appropriate remedial works, including structural repairs, damp proofing solutions, ventilation upgrades, insulation improvements, and mould treatment
• Prepare clear schedules of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates for inclusion in repairs and planned works programmes
• Ensure specifications align with council standards, Building Regulations, and approved contractor frameworks
Tenant & Stakeholder Engagement
• Communicate findings and solutions clearly and sensitively to tenants, supporting resident understanding and cooperation
• Provide professional advice to Housing Officers, Repairs Teams, Complaints Teams, and Environmental Health where required
• Support early intervention and prevention strategies to reduce repeat cases and service demand
Compliance, Quality & Assurance
• Ensure all activity complies with the Housing Act, HHSRS, Building Regulations, and council policies
• Inspect works in progress and post completion to assure quality, effectiveness, and value for money
• Contribute technical input to complaints responses, Ombudsman cases, Member enquiries, and legal disrepair claims
Records & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain accurate property records, inspection notes, photographs, and reports on housing management systems
• Identify trends and systemic issues across the housing stock and contribute to service improvement initiatives
• Support the development of damp and mould policies, procedures, and staff guidance
Knowledge and Experience
• Significant experience surveying damp and mould issues within social housing or local authority settings
• Strong knowledge of residential building pathology and traditional and modern construction methods
• Detailed understanding of housing legislation, regulation, and landlord responsibilities
• Experience working in occupied homes and managing sensitive customer situations
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills
• Ability to explain technical findings in clear, non technical language
• Strong written skills for producing professional reports and recommendations
• Customer focused, empathetic approach aligned with public service values
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
Qualifications
• Qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, or related discipline (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience) (desirable)
• Damp, mould, or building pathology–related training or certification (desirable)
Other Requirements
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the housing stock
• Willingness to work in occupied homes and respond to priority health related cases
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and data protection
Location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, Charnwood Borough Council
Hours Per Week :37
Salary: £25.00 per hour
4 days on site. 1 day in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Property Inspection & Diagnosis
• Undertake comprehensive inspections of council owned homes to investigate reports of damp, mould growth, condensation, water ingress, and related defects
• Diagnose root causes, including building defects, ventilation failures, heating performance, lifestyle factors, and environmental conditions
• Assess risks under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), with particular focus on vulnerable households
Remedial Works & Specification
• Specify appropriate remedial works, including structural repairs, damp proofing solutions, ventilation upgrades, insulation improvements, and mould treatment
• Prepare clear schedules of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates for inclusion in repairs and planned works programmes
• Ensure specifications align with council standards, Building Regulations, and approved contractor frameworks
Tenant & Stakeholder Engagement
• Communicate findings and solutions clearly and sensitively to tenants, supporting resident understanding and cooperation
• Provide professional advice to Housing Officers, Repairs Teams, Complaints Teams, and Environmental Health where required
• Support early intervention and prevention strategies to reduce repeat cases and service demand
Compliance, Quality & Assurance
• Ensure all activity complies with the Housing Act, HHSRS, Building Regulations, and council policies
• Inspect works in progress and post completion to assure quality, effectiveness, and value for money
• Contribute technical input to complaints responses, Ombudsman cases, Member enquiries, and legal disrepair claims
Records & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain accurate property records, inspection notes, photographs, and reports on housing management systems
• Identify trends and systemic issues across the housing stock and contribute to service improvement initiatives
• Support the development of damp and mould policies, procedures, and staff guidance
Knowledge and Experience
• Significant experience surveying damp and mould issues within social housing or local authority settings
• Strong knowledge of residential building pathology and traditional and modern construction methods
• Detailed understanding of housing legislation, regulation, and landlord responsibilities
• Experience working in occupied homes and managing sensitive customer situations
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills
• Ability to explain technical findings in clear, non technical language
• Strong written skills for producing professional reports and recommendations
• Customer focused, empathetic approach aligned with public service values
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
Qualifications
• Qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, or related discipline (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience) (desirable)
• Damp, mould, or building pathology–related training or certification (desirable)
Other Requirements
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the housing stock
• Willingness to work in occupied homes and respond to priority health related cases
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and data protection