Repairs Contract Officer

A client within the Public Sector based in Kent is currently recruiting for a Repairs Contract Officer to join their Repairs Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority or housing association environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to support the Senior Contract Manager by coordinating the day-to-day running of repairs-related works, including day-to-day repairs, fire precaution works, and damp and mould, while delivering excellent services in a friendly, solution-focused way.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Maintain a focus on safety, with all risks identified and escalated immediately.
• Provide regular updates, financial monitoring, and analysis to the Senior Contract Manager.
• Undertake audits of contract-related information and collate, analyse, monitor, and report on KPIs.
• Assist in providing information for Stock Condition, Asbestos, Fire Risk Assessment, and other databases.
• Carry out support tasks such as word processing, correspondence, specifications, and general support to the Property Team.
• Manage a budget of £150K per contract and associated works.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• ICT skills, competent with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• HNC / HND or equivalent level in Building, Construction, or relevant experience
• Experience in project management or contract management within housing, construction, or repairs

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £45,440 per annum, full-time, hybrid (approximately two-fifths of working hours in the office).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.