Technical Officer (Gas)

Description: The Role Our mission is to deliver great housing services to thriving neighbourhoods in Lewisham. Lewisham Homes is an ambitious and fast growing organisation set up to improve housing in the borough, currently managing 18,000 homes on behalf of Lewisham Council. We are a not-for-profit organisation undertaking a major local investment programme, operating our own maintenance company, and building new homes through a partnership with the local authority. In this venture we led the borough's first council housing development in 30 years. We are proud of being one of the 7% of organisations with IIP status to be awarded the Gold Standard. This recognition demonstrates our high standards in how staff are managed, developed and have opportunities to influence and be involved. We're passionate about our work and delivering excellent customer service. We're committed to putting residents at the heart of our business. We are looking for someone who is technically qualified and experienced in contract management of communal gas servicing, repair and refurbishment contracts. You will need good negotiation and programme management skills. You will hold all relevant ACS accreditation and have a sound knowledge of the control of water hygiene. You will have a positive attitude and a drive to ensure Lewisham Homes meets all its statutory obligations and legal duties as a landlord. We seek talented, ambitious, and dedicated people who share our values and are excited about the opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging, and collaborative and customer focused organisation. In return we offer a competitive salary, career development opportunities, a wide range of staff benefits, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Our head office can be reached by trains directly from Waterloo, London Bridge, and King's Cross St. Pancras. Job Category: Maintenance / construction Contract: Permanent