Who repairs council houses? (job advice)

addiis

Hi

do the various councils employ people to repair houses or do they have contractors that do this work?

only asking as im interested in trying my local council for electrical apprenticeships, also who would i aim to contact in the council?

regards

santacruz_2

I know in Bradford 'InCommunities' seem to do a lot of work on council houses.

samhuzz

I work for my local council and you need to contact Human Resources about a possible apprenticeship. Connections usually have the details on any such apprenticeships in their office, so it's worth speaking to them if you're under 25.

addiis

hi thanks for your advice so far,

I actually phoned up a month ago and it was as you say someone in the office but i feel that if i actually spoke to whoever was in charge of the repairs i may stand a better chance.

If I end up at the office again, what advice could you offer on what i should say (e.g would it be better to ask who repairs council houses and speak to that person .....)

eamon

Most local authorities have transferred out their housing stock to registered social landlords (housing associations or arms length bodies). These bodies may have their own "buiding services section" or use external contractors for repairs & maintainence, these people seem to big players in the social housing market

http://www.connaught.plc.uk/
http://www.mearsgroup.co.uk/

Your local councils website will tell you more information as to who or what manages their social housing needs. You can then follow the relevant links