Maintenance Officer

VanRath; Limavady; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organisation seeks a dedicated Maintenance Officer to join their Estates and Facilities team. This role involves conducting inspections, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in building maintenance and excellent communication skills, contributing to the upkeep of a diverse property portfolio.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for ongoing development

Qualifications

• Solid background in building maintenance or facilities management.
• Practical understanding of building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• IT literacy and experience using maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Liaise with contractors and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Education

Relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Maintenance management systems (e.g. CAFM)

Job description

About the Role:
A respected public sector organisation is seeking a dedicated and proactive Maintenance Officer to join their Estates and Facilities team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the effective upkeep and operation of a diverse property portfolio, supporting essential community services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections and coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities across various sites

• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of works

• Maintain accurate records, work logs, and compliance documentation

• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards and statutory regulations

• Assist in project delivery, including refurbishment and minor works

About You:
You will have a solid background in building maintenance or facilities management, ideally within a public sector or institutional setting. A practical understanding of building systems (e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC), along with strong organisational skills, is essential.

Requirements:

• Relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of building compliance, health & safety, and maintenance best practices

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

• IT literacy and experience using maintenance management systems (e.g. CAFM)

• Full UK driving licence (desirable, depending on site coverage)

Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact within a community-focused environment, backed by a supportive team and a stable employer. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for ongoing development are available.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence.
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