Your new companyThe services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large Housing Association, to recruit a Maintenance Assistant on a temporary basis for a period of 3-4 months.Your new roleYou will be responsible for managing the maintenance of several sheltered housing schemes across the North Coast and North West. This will include:Carrying out regular building / scheme inspections (to include common areas) and addressing any issues.Arranging minor repair work and void property repairs.Communicating with the Service Centre in relation to placing orders for external contractors.Monitoring specialist contractor's approach to carrying out work and reporting any Health and Safety breaches.What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this position, you must possess:A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a response maintenance environment, including a good working knowledge of building repairs to residential and occupied properties.Basic IT skills, including use of email and the completion of electronic forms.Good communication and customer service skills which will enable you to work with tenants, colleagues and external contractors.A full, valid, clean UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnThis position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with an established Housing Association. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis.What you need to do nowPlease contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be