3 x Damp, Mould & Disrepair Surveyor, Kirkton Service Centre, 508.72 - WEL10774

Job Advert 3 x 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, permanent We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds Join Our Specialist Damp, Mould & Disrepair Team Join our new specialist team dedicated to improving housing conditions and resolving damp, mould and disrepair issues across West Lothian's housing stock. This is more than a surveying role. It's an opportunity to help shape a growing service, resolve complex housing issues and make a real difference to tenants' lives. Using your technical expertise, you will investigate damp and mould cases, diagnose building defects, specify remedial works and oversee the delivery of effective solutions that improve the quality of our homes. As part of this specialist service, you will support the Council's response to Awaab's Law and other housing compliance requirements, helping to ensure damp and mould issues are identified, investigated and resolved in a timely and effective manner. Working closely with tenants, in house teams, contractors and colleagues, you will contribute to improving housing conditions and ensuring homes remain safe, healthy and well maintained. Why Join Us? Be part of a brand-new specialist team. Work on complex and rewarding cases that improve homes and communities. Help improve tenants' health, wellbeing and living conditions. Influence how this important service develops and operates. Develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. If you're passionate about housing quality and want to make a lasting impact on homes and communities across West Lothian, we'd love to hear from you. What We Offer At West Lothian Council, we recognise the importance of supporting our employees' wellbeing, work-life balance and professional development. In return for your skills and commitment, we offer: Generous annual leave entitlement and public holidays. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The council has a flexible working policy supporting the workforce to deliver critical services whilst maintaining a work-life balance, and this allows a hybrid working arrangement for this post. Access to a Council fleet vehicle for business use. A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this post. Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Staff discounts through a dedicated employee benefits platform. The opportunity to participate as a duty officer in the Council's Out of Hours Emergency Service, attracting additional payments.