Estates Surveyor in Chichester

Maintenance Officer

Job Switch is looking for a Maintenance Officer to join the Refugee, Resettlement and Migration team, reporting to the Property Preparation Officer.

Working arrangements: The role is mainly out and about in a van, with an additional person, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with property preparation, including building furniture, transporting furniture, painting, decorating, maintaining exterior gardens, and repairing household items.
• Work directly with the Property Preparation Officer to ensure resettled families from conflict‑affected countries have adequate accommodation and housing needs.
• Engage in ongoing physical effort and manage environmental demands on the job holder.
• Travel to locations across the whole of West Sussex (a vehicle will be provided).
• Communicate in English with members of the public on a regular and intrinsic basis.

Qualifications

• Practical facilities and building knowledge.
• Good customer‑service skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within West Sussex.
• Strong English communication skills.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management

Industries

Strategic Management Services