HHSRS Surveyor

Posted 04 November 2024
Salary £40,534 per annum
LocationWest Yorkshire
Job type Permanent
Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
ReferencePROF_47200
Contact NameCharlotte Dexter

Job description

We’re excited to partner with a well-established Housing Association in West Yorkshire seeking to hire a permanent HHSRS Surveyor.

This full-time role offers a salary of £40,534 per year along with a car allowance determined by vehicle emissions.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role within a Housing Association, a strong background in HHSRS, familiarity with NAT FED SOR, and must hold a valid UK Driving License.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Conducting thorough HHSRS housing surveys to identify hazards and determine appropriate remedial actions in compliance with housing standards and legislation

  • Managing a daily schedule of up to eight appointments, ensuring all inspections are completed within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards

  • Using NAT Fed SORs to raise work orders efficiently on-site using a tablet system

  • Interpreting SOR codes accurately and applying them to a range of housing repairs

  • Maintaining accurate administrative records, including managing data entry, raising work orders on site (using a tablet) whilst in customers’ homes and updating systems during on-site visits

  • Liaising effectively with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and efficient execution of required repairs and works

  • Coordinating and communicating with teams such as planned maintenance and compliance to ensure survey findings are acted upon promptly

  • Resolving issues that arise during surveys and inspections, ensuring repairs are in line with HHSRS principles and delivered to high standards

Experience required:

  • Comprehensive experience with HHSRS regulations, encompassing hazard identifications, conducting risk assessments, and implementing follow up actions

  • Advanced proficiency in NAT Fed SORs, with a proven ability to raise work orders and quotations based on survey results

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Exceptional administrative skills, including the ability to keep detailed and accurate records, manage high volumes of data, and complete work orders in real time

  • Proven track record of managing a fast-paced workload with multiple conflicting priorities

  • Advanced IT skills, particularly in using tablets and other digital tools to raise work orders and manage workflows on-site

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with experience in a customer-facing role, ensuring tenants are kept informed and involved throughout the process

Rewards and Benefits:

  • 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

  • Car allowance based on vehicle emissions

  • Pension scheme with employer matching up to 10%

Working hours:

  • Monday – Friday (8am-5pm)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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