Technical Inspector
hace 12 días
Rochdale
Job Title: Technical Inspector (Damp and Mould Surveys) Location: Rochdale Contract Type: Temporary Agency Role Duration: Up to 8 Weeks Salary Equivalent: Approx. £40,000 per annum Hours: 36.25 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, typically 8:00am – 3:45pm, with occasional later starts and 5:00pm finishes Equipment & Vehicle: All equipment and a vehicle will be provided We are currently seeking an experienced Technical Inspector to support our Property Services team on a temporary agency basis for up to 8 weeks to provide sickness cover. This role will focus primarily on conducting Damp & Mould Surveys and associated property inspections across residential housing stock. As a Technical Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and condition of residential properties. You will undertake a range of property inspections, including damp & mould assessments, structural evaluations, and post-inspections of completed remedial works. Using your technical expertise, you will diagnose property issues, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and ensure works are completed to a high standard while maintaining excellent customer service. Technical InspectorKey Responsibilities • Inspect and diagnose property repairs using specialist equipment and inspection methods, • Identify repair requirements and provide recommendations for remedial works, • Organise and monitor remedial works to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money, • Carry out post-inspections of completed repairs, • Provide technical advice regarding housing stock condition and repair solutions, • Undertake inspections relating to:, • Damp & mould, • Structural and drainage issues, • Fire damage, • Adaptations, • Mutual exchanges, • Permission requests, • Complaints investigations, • Commercial and pest-related inspections, • Assess and prioritise workloads effectively, • Build rapport with residents and manage expectations professionally and empathetically, • Produce clear, concise, and accurate inspection reports with findings and recommendations, • Work collaboratively across teams to ensure efficient service delivery, • Support customers with specific needs by coordinating any required arrangements Technical InspectorEssential Requirements • Full UK Driving Licence (minimum points), • Good working knowledge of mobile phones and PDA systems, • Strong understanding of Building Regulations and Decent Homes Standards, • Expertise in property inspection, repairs, refurbishment, and adaptations, • Proven ability to identify and diagnose building defects, • Extensive knowledge of construction materials, methods, and techniques, • Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessment procedures, • Ability to produce accurate technical inspection reports Technical InspectorPersonal Competencies • Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills, • Strong attention to detail, • Ability to prioritise workloads effectively, • Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality service, • Professional and empathetic approach when dealing with residents, • Ability to maintain confidentiality, • Adaptable and able to work within a fast-paced environment, • Strong teamworking and communication skills Technical InspectorTechnical Competencies • Building regulations and housing standards, • Construction defect diagnosis, • Repair and maintenance practices, • Inspection techniques and non-destructive testing, • Health & safety compliance and risk assessment Please apply online for this Technical Inspector role – interviews are taking place early June. To view more jobs from Bamford Contract Services, Find us on Facebook bamfordcs or follow us on Twitter bamfordcs.