Maintenance Inspector - Repairs, Damp & Mould

Caledonia Housing Association; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Scotland is seeking a Maintenance Inspector to ensure high standards in damp and mould repairs. Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, the role includes monitoring maintenance delivery and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in social housing and technical knowledge in damp issues. This is a hybrid role with travel required in the Dundee area.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Sector-leading pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Counselling Service

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering repairs and maintenance works.
• Knowledge of property-related legislation and standards.
• Ability to organize and plan workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day delivery of reactive maintenance.
• Support Customer Services Team with complex repairs.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure contractor performance.

Skills

Experience in social housing or repairs

Technical knowledge of damp and mould issues

Knowledge of property legislation

Experience managing contractors

High-quality customer service delivery

Ability to manage complex workloads

Education

Professional qualification in Building Maintenance/Asset Management

Job description

Location: Seabraes House, Ground Floor East, 18 Greenmarket , DD1 4QB

Salary: £37,792 - £44,367 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Title: Maintenance Inspector - Repairs, Damp & Mould

Location: Hybrid Working - Dundee

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £37,792 - £44,367 per annum (+ car allowance)

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 17th August 205

Interview Date: w/c 25th August 2025

Do you want the opportunity to effect real change in an organisation with a strong social purpose?

Caledonia Housing Association is one of Scotland’s leading social housing providers and has been recognised as one of the top UK Housing Associations to work for, with the vision of providing “Homes and Services that make life better”. We are committed to providing high quality affordable housing, building new homes and transforming customer services. Caledonia Housing Group provide services to approximately 5,300 homes and in excess of 2,300 private owners across 8 local authority areas.

Caledonia is a financially strong organisation with exciting opportunities ahead of us, so it’s a great time for someone looking for a career defining opportunity to expand their experience within an organisation with a strong social purpose, ambitious growth plans and an award-winning workplace where our people can really thrive.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will hold an important role within the Caledonia Housing Group ensuring compliance with internal damp and mould procedures and repairs are carried out to a consistently high standard.

The remit of the post includes monitoring and controlling the day-to-day delivery of reactive maintenance across Caledonia’s stock portfolio along with ensuring resident safety in respect of damp and mould.

The post holder will support the Customers Services Team with complex repairs and voids and provide advice and guidance to colleagues when required. An important part of the role involves liaising closely with key stakeholders to drive contractor performance and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.

The role will be performed mainly in the Dundee, Angus & Fife areas however there may be a requirement to travel across other areas of operation on occasion. A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.

What you will bring

To be successful as our Maintenance Inspector - Repairs, Damp & Mould you will have;

• Experience of working within social housing or repairs and maintenance, delivering repairs and maintenance works from inception to completion
• Technical knowledge of assessing and resolving issues related to damp and mould in buildings
• Knowledge of property related legislation, SHQS, and EESSH standards
• Experience of instructing and managing external contractors and suppliers
• Evidence of and commitment to the delivery of a high-quality customer service
• Experience of dealing with challenging situations
• Able to organise and plan workload to meet targets and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Able to manage a complex and varied workload to complete task on time and within budget
• Professional qualification in Building Maintenance/Asset Management or similar - SCQF Level 7 or above, is not essential but would be beneficial

A place where everyone can thrive

The Maintenance Inspector - Repairs, Damp & Mould is a Hybrid Role, which means you will work flexibly from a range of sites including: working from home, at Caledonia Group Offices, or on a mobile basis to be near customers or assets. Travel throughout our areas of operation will be required for this role.

We recently won a national workplace culture award for our “Agile for Everyone Model” and the positive impact this has had on our tenants, Caledonia staff and the wider business.

Supporting the health and wellbeing of our people, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued is fundamental to who we are.

As a Caledonia Housing Group employee, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 36 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Sector leading pension scheme, matched up to 12% by us
• FREE membership of a healthcare cash plan, including cover for dependents
• Employee Counselling Service
• Enhanced benefits for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Professional development opportunities, with “Developing People” a strategic objective in the Caledonia Business Plan

Caledonia strives for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.

Interested in learning more?

If the opportunity to play a leading role in this values-based and ambitious organisation interests and excites you, please click on the ‘Apply’ link or visit the ‘Join Us’ section of our website www.caledoniaha.co.uk