Maintenance Officer

Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker to ensure the home and grounds are safe, clean, and compliant with health regulations. Duties include performing maintenance checks, handling repairs, and supporting staff. Candidates should have proven maintenance experience, be well-organized, and respect the Christian ethos. This permanent role offers 28 hours of work per week, with a competitive rate of £12.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• Understand requirements to meet regulatory compliance for buildings and equipment.
• Experience in managing maintenance and health and safety records.
• Confident in overseeing compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular checks on various systems and equipment.
• Manage basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the home and grounds.
• Support staff with necessary repairs and maintenance needs.

Skills

Regulatory requirements knowledge

Organizational skills

Proven maintenance experience

Confident in compliance monitoring

Willingness to undertake training

Ability to work additional hours

Respect for Christian ethos

Job description

In partnership with the Service Manager, your role is to maintain the home and grounds, ensuring all areas are free from hazards and all equipment and systems are safe and in full working order. Working in compliance with health and safety standards and within the Christian ethos of Aaron House.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring regular test and checks are carried out and recorded, including boiler function checks, fire alarm systems activation, generator and water temperature tests
• Checking the maintenance book daily and carry out all repairs etc as necessary
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Complying with all aspects of Health & Safety at Work Act (e.g. COSHH)
• Attending all mandatory training applicable to role
• Ensuring that safety and cleanliness within the Home and grounds is to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health, Fire and Safety at Work regulations
• Ensuring the exterior of the building and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard
• Advising the Service Manager on any potential maintenance problems, e.g. heating systems, refrigeration, electrics, gas, and faulty equipment
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
• Making sure tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely
• Keeping the gardens well maintained, cutting grass, digging borders, weeding, hedge cutting
• Decorating vacated rooms as requested
• Moving furniture as required
• Collaborating with workers and other professionals during renovations or repairs
• Coordinating and controlling refurbishments with minimum disturbance to our residents and staff
• Reporting to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues
• Being the first port of call for staff when repairs are required and assisting with the induction of staff, e.g. operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures
• Out of Hours Call outs if required: giving advice over the telephone and/or being prepared to be called out to the Home in emergencies when off duty
• Providing cover for other homes in your area

Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of requirements to meet regulatory requirements for the buildings, environment and equipment
• Well organised with experience in the management of maintenance, compliance and health and safety records
• Proven maintenance experience, including performance of routine maintenance
• Confident in the monitoring and maintaining all compliance related checks and recording outcomes
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Be willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Further Information

Number of posts: 1Hours: 28 hours per weekWe are an equal opportunities employer

Vacancy ID 1749276 Job ref. AH-25-30 Job Sector Construction, Trades and Architecture,Security and General Area Belfast Location 40 Rosneath Gardens, Ballyoran, Dundonald, Belfast Salary £12.43 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 28 Published date 05/12/2025 Closing date 17/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 07 Dec 2025