Field Maintenance Technician – Van & Local Impact

Places for People; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

35 days annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Pension with matched contributions

Death in Service

Sick pay

Uniform provided

Tools, PPE

Bonus scheme up to 2%

Job summary

Places for People is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to carry out general repairs across properties and communal areas. You will work in occupied and void homes, support installations, and ensure safety standards are met, while coordinating with supervisors and teams to hit deadlines.

You will travel between sites in a company van, record activity, and maintain documentation as part of a structured workload in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out general repairs, ideally within social housing.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based within the advertised postcode area.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general repairs in properties and communal areas.
• Completing work in both occupied and void properties including cleaning and maintenance.
• Supporting installation work such as kitchens, bathrooms, and boilers.
• Working to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers, and wider teams to meet deadlines.
• Recording work activity and maintaining accurate documentation.

Skills

General repairs experience

Time management

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Places for People is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to carry out general repairs across properties and communal areas. You will work in occupied and void homes, support installations, and ensure safety standards are met, while coordinating with supervisors and teams to hit deadlines.

You will travel between sites in a company van, record activity, and maintain documentation as part of a structured workload in this role.