Job Description:
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Repairs Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £21.50 - £34.00 per hour
Summary:
An experienced Repairs Officer – Gas is required to support the day-to-day operational management of repairs, maintenance, and gas compliance services across North Northamptonshire Council's housing portfolio. The role involves supervising repairs and maintenance activities, ensuring statutory gas compliance, managing contractors and trades teams, and delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise repairs, maintenance, and gas-related works across council housing stock
- Ensure compliance with Gas Safety Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and landlord obligations
- Undertake surveys, inspections, and prepare technical specifications and tender documentation
- Carry out pre- and post-inspections and maintain accurate records and audit trails
- Provide technical advice and support to trades teams and contractors
Qualifications:
- Good general education including GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Technical qualification and accreditation allowing supervision of gas works
- Gas Safe registration and compliance with The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
Essential Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of gas compliance, property maintenance, and construction practices
- Knowledge of asbestos procedures and Health & Safety legislation
- Experience working in customer-focused, high-volume environments
- Ability to manage workloads, priorities, and resources effectively
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for business use
- Willingness to travel and attend meetings when required
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Required Skills:
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