Job Description

Facilities Technical Officer
Hours: 37 per week
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Facilities Technical Officer to join our Housing Property Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing cyclical services, inspections, and reactive maintenance across Council-managed housing, including communal blocks, supported housing, and other tenures.
You will play a key part in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and industry standards, particularly across the six core compliance areas: Gas, Electrical, Fire, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, and Lift Safety. This role is central to keeping our housing stock safe, compliant, and well-maintained while supporting wider Council objectives.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage cyclical servicing, inspections, and planned maintenance across housing assets.
• Coordinate and respond to reactive maintenance requests.
• Oversee contractor performance, work orders, and invoices.
• Maintain asset records, compliance documentation, and building manuals.
• Ensure health, safety, and statutory compliance across all housing properties.
• Contribute to accurate reporting, condition surveys, and service charge recovery.

About You
We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in a property or housing maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, health and safety, and property management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and asset management systems.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable: Experience with AutoCAD/GIS, producing contract documentation, and working knowledge of planning legislation.

Skills Required