Empty Homes Inspector

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. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an Empty Homes Inspector to join the Guinness Property team. Reporting to the Service Manager, the successful candidate will carry out pre and post inspections on void and tenanted properties prior to and on completion of works across Crewe and surrounding areas across Cheshire East and West. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy working full time 39 hours per week Monday - Friday. Candidates must live within the local area to be able to reach all locations in a timely manner. What were looking for We are a customer-focused 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. Experience in gain entries to residential properties. Extensive knowledge of building maintenance technical operations. A full, clean current driving licence (held for at least 1 year). Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent recognised competency in the required trade. Desirable: Site Safety (SSSTS). What we can offer you: Salary £36,088 per annum full time, 39 hours per week Monday to Friday. 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus option to buy and sell 5 days. A generous contributory pension of up to 9% matching contributions. Life Assurance 3 x salary. Health care cashback plan. Ongoing learning & career development opportunities. Payment towards professional subscriptions. Discounts portal to save money on various products and services. Company vehicle - for work use only. This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. Interview process: Face to Face Interviews to take place at our Crewe Office, from Thursday 13 th February 2025. If youre interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria . 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. Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Crewe Green, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025