Location South Derbyshire District Council, Swadlincote Reference JOB/25/01437 Salary details £30,559 to £32,654 per annum Job term Full Time Appointment type Permanent Hours 37 hours per week Closing Date 01 June 2025 South Derbyshire District Council is investing in its Housing Service to provide quality homes and services for tenants and the residents of South Derbyshire. The Council would like to hear from committed, enthusiastic and determined people who can help to develop and improve services that respond to the changing needs of customers and the new regulatory framework. Housing Services are looking for a Property Inspector with previous experience of working in repairs within the Housing sector. This role will play a major part in ensuring the safety and security of the homes that the Council provides. You will work closely with our other Property Inspectors and other members of the Council across a variety of departments. The successful candidate will support the delivery of an effective, efficient, and compliant Repair and Maintenance service through the provision of housing stock data management and services to ensure the Council remain statutory compliant. Excellent general building knowledge, understand and be able to carry out Housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) surveys, and knowledge of Damp, Mould, and Condensation is vital for this role. The successful candidate must be computer literate, have experience using Microsoft Office with excellent skills in Excel and a valid driving license. We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and good customer care to ensure our customers receive an excellent service. Once you have read the job descriptions and person specifications, should you wish to discuss either of these roles informally, please call Lee Boyle Repairs Manager on 07990 379138. Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation. Related information Please read any attached documents before applying for this job File size: 21.25 KB File size: 100.79 KB File size: 73.2 KB We're a disability confident employer We warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440 Equality and diversity We recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us. Advertise your jobs with us Derbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience. If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more. Need to contact us? If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2. If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1. You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly. To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media Derbyshire County Council. Location : Swadlincote, Derbyshire, United Kingdom