Location: North Northamptonshire
Pay: £28.73 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Contract: Initial 3 months – rolling contract
Start: 28 September 2026
IR35: Inside IR35
Driving: Full driving licence and access to a car required
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Repairs Officer (Voids) to support a busy Repairs and Maintenance service in North Northamptonshire.
The role will focus particularly on void properties, carrying out surveys and inspections to ensure works are correctly specified, completed safely and delivered to the required standard.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
Carrying out void property surveys and preparing work specifications
Undertaking site safety visits
Conducting work-in-progress inspections
Completing snagging and post inspections
Managing pre- and post-inspection records and maintaining a clear audit trail
Preparing specifications, technical information and reports
Liaising with contractors and attending site meetings
Providing technical support and supervision to tradespeople and contractors
Monitoring quality, timescales and performance of works
Identifying and managing risks relating to repairs and maintenance
Ensuring work complies with relevant Health & Safety, building and environmental legislation
The full JD confirms responsibility for surveys, specifications, contractor liaison, pre/post inspections and technical supervision.
About You
We are looking for someone with at least 5 years' relevant experience and a strong background in housing repairs, property maintenance or void works.
You should have:
Broad knowledge of construction and property maintenance
Strong understanding of Health & Safety within a housing/landlord environment
Experience managing a demanding workload in a high-volume service
Good surveying and inspection experience
Ability to identify defects and specify appropriate remedial works
Strong contractor and customer communication skills
Ability to work independently and prioritise changing workloads
Good IT and written reporting skills
The council's person specification particularly looks for construction/property-maintenance knowledge and experience within a high-volume customer environment. Experience of responsive repairs, capital programmes and void management is also listed as desirable.
A valid driving licence is required, and the person specification states that the postholder must also have access to a car for business use.
£28.73 per hour PAYE | 3-month rolling contract | 37 hours per week
