Housing/Repairs Assistant

Confero Recruitment Group Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confero Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an organised Housing/Repairs Assistant in Glasgow to support Housing management and Property compliance. The role blends allocations, tenancy management and day-to-day compliance tasks to keep homes safe and well-managed.

You'll provide frontline tenant support, assist the Property Services team with key compliance activities and help coordinate repairs, liaising with contractors and internal teams. Temporary for ~4 months with potential to extend.

Qualifications

• Experience working within social housing is essential.
• Strong administrative skills and confidence managing compliance data.
• Knowledge of repairs, maintenance or property services is desirable.
• Proactive, customer‑focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing applications, allocations and tenancy enquiries
• Support compliance programmes including Gas Servicing, Electrical Inspections, Fire Safety and Legionella
• Process invoices, raise work orders and maintain accurate records
• Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely completion of works
• Assist with estate inspections, access arrangements and basic maintenance coordination
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants, including vulnerable households

Skills

Social housing experience

Administrative skills

Compliance data management

Customer service

Job description

Our client is based in Glasgow and are looking for an organised Housing/Repairs Assistant who can support both Housing management and Property compliance functions. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid housing experience who's confident working across allocations, tenancy management and day‑to‑day compliance tasks.

The Role

You'll provide frontline support to tenants while assisting the Property Services team with key compliance activities. The role combines traditional housing duties with elements of maintenance administration, ensuring homes remain safe, well‑managed and fully compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage housing applications, allocations and tenancy enquiries
• Support compliance programmes including Gas Servicing, Electrical Inspections, Fire Safety and Legionella
• Process invoices, raise work orders and maintain accurate records
• Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely completion of works
• Assist with estate inspections, access arrangements and basic maintenance coordination
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants, including vulnerable households

About You

• Experience working within social housing is essential
• Strong administrative skills and confidence managing compliance data
• Knowledge of repairs, maintenance or property services is highly desirable
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach with strong attention to detail

This is an excellent opportunity with a progressive Housing Association, the role will be temporary for approx 4 months, but could last longer.