Job Description

Guinness Property is expanding our team in the South West and we are looking for a Voids & Repairs Inspector to join our team covering Guinness homes in Swindon and surrounding areas. This is a full time, permanent vacancy, working 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Candidates must live within 25 miles of Exeter to be able to reach all the locations in a timely manner. 

What we’re looking for

We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be experienced in carrying out detailed property inspections, you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. You will also be able to demonstrate the below essential skills and experience:

• Up to date knowledge of building construction, repairs, and safety legislation.
• Up to date knowledge of housing sector best practice and relevant legislation. 
• Experience of repairs and Empty Homes management information systems.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality service. 
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations. 
• Excellent knowledge of Schedule of Rates job specification.
• Experience of recording data accurately onto handheld devices.
• Extensive knowledge of building maintenance technical operations.
• A full, current driving licence

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent recognised competency in the required trade.

In return for your hard we offer: 

• Competitive salary of £36,088
• 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Buy Extra Holiday + Increases with length of service
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Pension Contributions – up to 9% on a matched basis. 
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme offering offer include face-to-face counselling, a stress helpline and tax, fitness and childcare advice.
• A benefit scheme which pulls together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make savings on everyday shopping, fashion, electronics, travel, leisure and days out. 

A full current driving licence is needed so you can drive one of our vans when necessary. Offers are subject to satisfactory driving licence and onboarding checks.  This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.

If you’re interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, we would love to hear from you! 

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our customers’ homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.