Repairs Inspector
Repairs Inspector
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Paradigm Housing Group is looking for twoRepair Inspectors to join our Property Services team. This is a mobile role based out of our Wooburn Green office with travel across our operating area (more information about this in the advert below). If youre passionate about improving homes and ensuring safe living environments wed love to hear from you.
About the Role
Youll carry out property inspections across our housing stock focusing on identifying and resolving hazards (particularly damp and mould) in line with Awaabs Law and other housing safety regulations. Youll produce clear evidence-based reports and work closely with our repairs compliance and housing teams to ensure timely and effective resolution.
This role is hands-on and varied requiring site visits ladder access to loft spaces and direct engagement with residents and stakeholders. Youll be instrumental in ensuring our homes are safe well-maintained and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
-
Investigate emergency and significant hazards within legal timeframes
-
Conduct general property inspections and triage findings to relevant teams
-
Raise and define repair orders with clear scopes of work
-
Maintain accurate records and issue summary reports to residents
-
Collaborate with internal teams to meet KPIs and customer satisfaction targets
-
Support the Repairs Manager on high-priority cases
-
Ensure safe working practices and compliance with health and safety procedures
Were looking for someone with:
-
A relevant qualification in Housing or Building or strong experience in residential property
-
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business usage is essential(mileage will be paid at in line with Company policy 45p per mile)
-
Proven ability to conduct inspections and produce detailed reports
-
Knowledge of HHSRS Awaabs Law and housing legislation
-
Strong problem-solving time management and communication skills
-
A customer-focused mindset and the ability to work independently
Preferred but not essential:
-
HNC in Building Construction
-
Working towards RICS or similar professional qualification
-
Experience in housing building surveys or contractor management
Location of Head Office/Travel Involved in the role.
Head Office Location: Wooburn Green High Wycombe
Travel Expectations: Mobile role with travel across Buckinghamshire Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire Hertfordshire Oxfordshire and surrounding counties with a mixture of hybrid mobile & office work.
2 - 3 days per week in the office or out completing inspections 2 - 3 days per week working from home/out on patch.
Why Paradigm
Were one of the South Easts leading housing providers committed to delivering high-quality homes and services. Youll be part of a supportive team with access to excellent benefits including:
-
Generous holiday allowance
-
Pension scheme
-
Flexible working options
-
Health and well-being support
Further information
For the full job description and person specification for the role please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. Should you have any queries about this vacancy please emailand we will respond as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in Paradigm Housing Group thus far.
Closing date: 11th of September
We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.
About us
We are Paradigm Housing Group.
We manage more than 17000 homes across the South East.
We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.
As a charity the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.
We are a Best Companies two-star accredited organisation in recognition of our high employee engagement and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We are clearly focused on the delivery of our five-year corporate plan with ambitious and challenging objectives including delivering one of the sectors largest digital transformation programmes improving our environment and sustainability targets and delivering more quality homes to people who need them.
Our benefits
- Holidays 25 days rising to 30 with length of service (30 days starting for senior roles) plus an extra three paid days off between Christmas and New Year and the opportunity to buy up to another five days.
- Pension scheme: a defined contribution scheme with employer contributions of 7.5% or 9.5% depending on the employees contribution rate.
- Car leasing scheme.
- Annual bonus potential.
- 1 paid professional subscription per year.
- Family friendly policies including generous paternity maternity shared parental and adoption leave sabbaticals and more.
- Health cash plan worth over 1800 per year. Includes dental optical prescriptions and flu jabs physiotherapy chiropractic therapy reflexology Sports massage and more.
- Hybrid working for many roles.
- Up to three paid Giving Back (volunteer) Days a year.
- Modern collaborative offices with free parking and charging points for electric vehicles.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Social events such as quiz nights Christmas Party Summer BBQ.
Our Vision
We provide excellent services to customers.
And build new homes to help more people.
We make sure our homes are safe and sustainable.
And strive to do more by making the most of our resources.
Working For Us
Our Values
Safer Together
Driving Improvement
Working As One
Acting Thoughtfully
Being Clear
Please note that customer facing roles may be subject to a DBS check.
Documents
Employment Type
Unclear
