Job Details
Swindon borough council are looking for an repairs supervisor To coordinate and supervise building maintenance operatives to ensure the most cost effective and economical use of resources. and a Advise the repairs Managers of the level of resources required for individual jobs.
Ensure that all work is carried out within priority period and to a high standard.
Pre-inspect work to identify work content, duration and materials required. Wand where poor
descriptions may cause delays, and liaiseon with surveyors to clarify before works
commence. thus reducing failure to complete.
Produce detailed schedules of works and specify the requirements of the job in order to
enable the in house workforce to carry out the works.
Pre-order non-stock materials and stock materials for larger or more complicated works so
that they can be collected from the stores on the day the works commence or arrange with
wholesalers to deliver to site when required.
To monitor the delivery of repairs in line with agreed policies and performance standards.
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Work with the planners to ensure works are correctly appointed with adequate time
allocation.
To carry out site compliance inspections to ensure that ladders, portable appliances, fire
extinguishers, first aid kits, personnel protective equipment are within their inspection dates.
Check that daily van checks have been carried out.
To work with the Building surveyors in diagnosing building repair solutions for corporate
assets.
Carry out post inspections of selected completed works to ensure materials, time and plant
have been correctly claimed and investigate complaints of poor workmanship.
The organisation and control of contractors engaged by the building maintenance
department.
Work with the repairs co-ordinator in reporting to the Area Managers the post inspection and
health and Safety inspections results.
Assist repairs business support with any completed work queriries.
Answering of any correspondence with respect to repairs and maintenance complaints and
enquires about service delivery relating to the Council’s housing stock from:
Tenants and leaseholders
Tenants representatives
Members of Parliament
Members of the Council etc.
Attend Council tenancy and public meetings including assisting in preparing any necessary
reports, giving verbal advice and recommendations with respect to technical policy matters.
Provide evidence to the Police and Judiciary in respect of relevant issues.
By working with the planners for your area monitor and manage the availability of
appointment slots and the correct and effective delivery of the out of hour’s service
Payrate £negotiable
