Maintenance Officer

Eden Brown; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social housing is seeking a Maintenance Officer for a temporary role in Glasgow. This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by assisting with both planned and reactive maintenance activities. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in social housing, project management, and property inspections. You will work closely with contractors and the housing management team, ensuring all work is completed on time and within budget. With a focus on communication, you will liaise with tenants and contractors to ensure a smooth process. This role is expected to last a minimum of 6 months, with the potential for long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing maintenance and project management.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with tenants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Conduct property inspections and coordinate maintenance responses.

Skills

Project Management

Inspections

Reactive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Tools

Housing Software Systems

Job description

Our Glasgow based client is seeking a Maintenance Officer for a temporary role in Social Housing. The ideal candidate will have a background in Social Housing and have experience in areas such as project management, inspections, and reactive maintenance.

You will be able to assist with both planned and reactive maintenance activities, working closely with Contractors and ensuring work is completed to deadlines and budget. The position will require strong communication skills, as you will liaise, advise and update Tenants, Contractors and the Housing Management Team. The position will require the ability to diagnose repairs, conduct regular pre and post inspections, allowing you to prioritise workloads and coordinate the response.

The most suited candidates will have experience working for Social Housing Maintenance Team or a Maintenance Contractor. You will have experience in Property Inspections, Planned Maintenance projects, strong communication skills and be comfortable updating Housing Software systems.

The position offers an immediate start with a progressive Housing Association, it should last a minimum of 6 months but could develop into a long-term position. If you have a background in property maintenance and are looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact, then please call Alasdair Reid for more details.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.