Housing Maintenance Officer – Reactive Repairs Lead

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace Recruitment is working with a well-established Housing Association in East Glasgow to recruit an experienced Maintenance Officer for an initial 3-6 month contract. This role focuses on reactive repairs and delivering a high-quality service to tenants.

You will manage day-to-day repairs, inspect properties, coordinate contractors, and ensure health and safety standards. A background in social housing maintenance and strong communication, organisation, and a full UK driving licence are

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Officer or similar property maintenance role, ideally within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of reactive repairs, building defects and maintenance processes.
• Experience managing contractors and dealing directly with tenants.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Experience dealing with damp, mould and condensation would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day reactive repairs and maintenance works across the housing stock.
• Carry out property inspections, identify defects and arrange appropriate remedial works.
• Liaise with tenants, contractors and internal teams to ensure repairs are completed efficiently.
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards, timescales and budgets.
• Deal with maintenance enquiries, complaints and follow-up inspections.
• Assist with damp, mould and condensation inspections and associated remedial works.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and housing maintenance standards.

Skills

Reactive repairs

Contractor management

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Peace Recruitment is working with a well-established Housing Association in East Glasgow to recruit an experienced Maintenance Officer for an initial 3-6 month contract. This role focuses on reactive repairs and delivering a high-quality service to tenants.

You will manage day-to-day repairs, inspect properties, coordinate contractors, and ensure health and safety standards. A background in social housing maintenance and strong communication, organisation, and a full UK driving licence are