Facilities Technical Officer – Housing

Facilities Technical Officer – Housing

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire Pay: £136.95 per day PAYE (£684.75 gross per five-day week) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm Contract: Temporary, ASAP start until 19 April 2027

## The Opportunity

LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Facilities Technical Officer to support the maintenance, inspection and statutory compliance of residential properties in Redditch.

This is a hands-on technical coordination role, covering planned maintenance, reactive repairs, contractor management and housing safety compliance. You'll work across a varied property portfolio, including communal housing blocks, temporary accommodation, leasehold properties and supported housing.

## Key Responsibilities

Coordinate planned, cyclical and reactive maintenance across residential properties.

Carry out property and communal area inspections, identifying defects and arranging remedial works.

Review technical reports and allocate work to contractors and maintenance teams.

Monitor contractor performance, inspect completed works and maintain accurate records.

Raise work orders, check invoices and update property and asset management systems.

Support refurbishment programmes, maintenance contracts and condition surveys.

Produce inspection reports, progress updates and compliance documentation.

Help maintain statutory compliance across the Big Six housing safety areas: Gas, Electrical, Fire, Water Hygiene, Asbestos and Lift Safety. ## Essential Requirements

Significant experience in property maintenance, housing repairs, hard facilities management or a related property environment. Experience maintaining property records, asset databases or financial systems. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and property management software. Understanding of health and safety, confidentiality and data protection requirements. Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage contractors, prioritise workloads and work independently. Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle – essential. ## Desirable Experience

Social housing or local authority property maintenance. Building maintenance qualifications. Knowledge of housing compliance and statutory servicing requirements. AutoCAD, GIS or other technical property systems. Experience supporting refurbishment contracts or planned maintenance programmes.

## Apply Today

For further information or to apply, contact Elliott at LYNX Employment Services. Telephone: (phone number removed) Email