Your new company

The services of Hays have been retained by our client, an established Housing Association based in Belfast, to recruit a Property Services Officer with responsibility for overseeing response maintenance works on a temporary contract basis for a period of 6 months.

Your new role

You will ensure that maintenance repairs to Housing Association homes are carried out to exacting cost, quality and time standards in accordance with the terms of contracts. This will include:

Responding directly to tenants' queries regarding property maintenance;
Ensuring that statutory compliance requirements are being maintained in Association properties;
Inspecting defects or repairs reported to the office, identifying the reason for the problem and ensuring it is repaired within the proper response time;
Monitoring the performance of contractors, which will include completing inspections of works completed;
Carrying out 'Change of Tenancy Inspections' for properties ensuring void properties are returned ready to let at the earliest opportunity.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must possess:

An HND or equivalent in a surveying, building services or property management related discipline, or a sound knowledge of building construction with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in construction or estate / property management.

Good organisational and computer skills, which include MS Word and other MS programmes.

You must be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience in the diagnosis of repairs to domestic buildings.

A current valid driving licence and access to private transport.

What you'll get in return

This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with an established Housing Association. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked.

What you need to do now

Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.