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22 May 2026

Civic Centre

Housing Services

£28,784 - £38,875 per annum

Permanent

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Housing Maintenance Inspector

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council, the Housing Maintenance Inspector will ensure that customers are at the forefront of our business. As a Housing Maintenance Inspector you will:

Work with contractors and colleagues, to deliver a repairs service in collaboration with contractors to deliver a first class repairs and maintenance service to council-owned properties
Manage maintenance works across the Council’s housing stock, ensuring repairs are correctly specified, authorised, completed to standard, and provide value for money.
Carry out inspections, producing condition reports, specifying works, monitoring quality, and signing off works and contractor payments accurately.
Oversee contractor performance, health and safety compliance (including CDM), quality inspections, invoice checking, and performance monitoring against agreed standards and KPIs.
Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including fire risk assessments, area inspections, contractor audits, and safeguarding responsibilities.
Assist planned maintenance programmes and budgeting by identifying required works, tracking progress, updating systems, and reporting to the Technical Services Manager.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, tenants, and tenant representatives, providing technical advice, aiding lettings timescales, and consulting on works affecting residents.
Participate in emergency response and out‑of‑hours on‑call rotas, undertake occasional evening or weekend work, and maintain continuous professional development to meet service needs.

Benefits

Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Flexible working and Flexi-leave
29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Excellent Pension Scheme
Free Parking
Training and development opportunities
Payment of one professional membership per annum
Cycle to work + further related discounts
Season ticket loan
Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service/ Dental after 3 years' service
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Mileage allowance
20% Shift allowance

Salary

Please note that Runnymede Borough Council is currently undertaking a pay and grading review, which is expected to be implemented during the summer. The successful applicant will be appointed under the Council’s current grading and salary structure and, following implementation of the new framework, will be assimilated into the revised pay structure in line with all existing employees.

The grading in the new pay structure for this role will be £38,434 to £42,012.

About You

We are looking for a Housing Maintenance Inspector to work within the Housing Department to deliver a first class responsive repair service, the successful candidate will have a range of skills including:

General experience within the building trade, with good working knowledge of construction practices, building defects, and the ability to identify appropriate remedial solutions.
Literate and numerate to GCSE / O‑Level standard (or equivalent), with the ability to prepare clear, accurate specifications and documentation.
Proven experience supervising contractors, working with schedules of rates, and delivering works to a high standard of quality and service.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to listen to and empathise with tenants’ concerns, handle complaints effectively, and maintain a customer‑focused approach.
Positive and proactive approach to change, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to plan, prioritise, and work independently using own initiative.
Competent user of standard IT packages and databases to support task management, record‑keeping, and service delivery.
Able to meet the physical and practical requirements of the role, including safe access to building sites, working at height, participation in out‑of‑hours standby, and holding a driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Interview Date: Week commencing 1st June 2026

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.

As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation. The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident‑focused council. It is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

All applications are handled in compliance with our privacy policy

Use of AI in your application

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information whether supported by AI or not must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

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