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Senior Technician (Public Protection and Neighbourhoods Team)

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
27/11/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/12/2024 22:59
Salary:
£31,586 - £34,314 per annum
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Vacancy ID:
273232
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Post Number:
OPS1757
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
12 Dec
Further Information
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Technician to work within our Public Protection & Neighbourhoods team. Full Time and Part Time hours will be considered

This is an exciting time to join the team as we deliver new Additional and Selective licensing schemes which have been introduced. We are constantly working to support residents of the city, ensuring everyone has a safe and well-maintained home.

The team deal with a wide range of housing related issues including housing standards, noise and anti-social behaviour, public health nuisances and property licensing.

What you will be doing:
  • Assisting the team in their duties under with the Housing Act 2004 and other relevant legislation
  • The regulation of private rented properties subject to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) and Selective Licensing.
  • The investigation of complaints relating to property disrepair,  noise and anti-social behaviour and public health nuisances
  • Taking informal and formal enforcement action including legal notices and criminal prosecutions
  • Using intelligence to target landlord and letting agents of concern

What is in it for you?
  • A competitive basic Salary
  • Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible hours through the Council Flexi Scheme
  • The opportunity to buy extra leave
  • Cycle2work scheme
  • Access to a salary sacrifice home electronics scheme.
  • Opportunities for additional hours and overtime
  • Preferential access to job opportunities internally prior to them being advertised externally
  • Full support package including access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
  • Full training
  • Countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career.
  • Our purpose is to support you and help you to achieve your best

What we are looking for
  • A knowledge of the technical aspects of enforcement
  • An ability to work alone or as part of a team
  • An ability to dealing effectively with members of the public including tenants, landlords and managing agents
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • An ability to organise and manage your workload to meet team objectives.
  • A good understanding of the regulatory framework, guidance, and good practice in relation to the Housing Standards, noise and anti-social behaviour, and HMO and Selective licensing.
  • A proven ability to deliver services

You will be agile working from home and Newcastle Civic Centre. You will be provided with a laptop and other essential equipment. There will be opportunities to meet colleagues on a regular basis.

For an informal discussion please contact Graeme Beattie, Team Manager, Public Protection and Neighbourhoods, 0785514399, Graeme.beattie@newcastle.gov.uk

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Please note
This job is closed for applications.