Maintenance Inspector - Repairs

• P1950_Maintenance_Inspector

Maintenance Inspector - Repairs

£38,949 to £42,500 inclusive annual salary plus generous local government pension, and essential car user allowance

Permanent

Full-time (37 hours per week)

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

P1950

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, customer focused Maintenance Inspector to join our Asset Management (Repairs) team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll help ensure our tenants live in safe, well-maintained homes - and where your technical expertise and people skills will make a direct impact every day.

As a Maintenance Inspector, you will carry out inspections of tenanted and void properties, diagnosing repairs and specifying works, order day to day maintenance jobs and escalate more complex issues to surveyors as required, and undertake quality inspections of ongoing contractor works and build strong working relationships with contractors. You will ensure compliance with health and safety requirements including gas, asbestos, legionella, CDM and related statutory obligations, working with colleagues on garage repairs and quarterly H&S inspections.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is Customer-driven, confident, and able to communicate effectively with tenants, contractors, and colleagues. You must also be solution-focused, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage your own workload.

Essential requirements include an HNC in Building or equivalent, or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification. Experience in property maintenance, including pre- and post-inspection work together with working knowledge of repairs and maintenance in a social housing environment (desirable but not essential). A full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle insured for business purposes.

This role involves a mix of office-based work and site visits, sometimes in different environments or adverse weather conditions. You will also participate in the emergency out-of-hours rota as required.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

• Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact Gareth Heavey, Contracts Manager on 01727 819 253 or Email Gareth.Heavey@Stalbans.gov.uk

For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 26thApril 2026

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 4th May 2026

NOTE:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.