Repairs & Voids Inspector

Repairs & Voids Inspector

Location: North West England

Rate: Negotiable

Contract: 3 - Months ongoing

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint a Repairs and Voids Inspector within their Housing Repairs and Voids service.

This role focuses on ensuring council homes are safe and well maintained, with a strong emphasis on responsive repairs, voids, and damp and mould related works. You will carry out inspections, oversee quality, and support contractor performance to make sure works are completed to the required standard.

Responsibilities include

• Undertake pre works, during works and post works inspections for void and responsive repairs
• Oversee remedial works including damp and mould and other significant hazards, in line with housing standards and requirements
• Support contractor management, including monitoring performance, progress updates and quality of completed works
• Liaise with tenants, colleagues and stakeholders to keep works on track and issues resolved quickly
• Support the voids process, including documentation and sign off completed works and certification
• Help manage budgets by identifying efficiencies and highlighting best practice
• Support complaint investigations and responses in line with the Housing Ombudsman complaint handling code

About you

• Recent experience in a social housing repairs and voids environment
• Good technical knowledge of building repairs and defect diagnosis, including damp and mould remediation
• Understanding of relevant housing legislation and the wider regulatory framework
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders and handle challenging conversations appropriately
• Comfortable using systems and producing clear written updates and records
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

How to Apply

Send your CV or get in touch with Nicole Brownrigg at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 or