Maintenance Officer (3 Months)

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent housing organization based in Leith is seeking a confident maintenance officer with a background in social housing. You will oversee daily operations focused on upgrades and repairs, acting as a point of contact for customers and contractors. The role requires strong IT skills and offers a strong hourly rate along with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills to support maintenance activities and reporting.
• Background in social housing or property maintenance.
• Experience working in customer- and contractor-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the housing association focused on upgrades and repairs.
• Act as a contact for customers and contractors, addressing challenges at various levels.
• Utilize IT skills for maintenance activities and reporting.

Skills

Background in social housing

Strong IT skills

Experience in customer-facing roles

Experience in contractor-facing roles

Job description

Overview

I am currently working with a leading housing association based in Leith. They are looking to appoint a confident and well presented maintenance officer with a social housing background to join their team. Circa three month project, however may be extended into something long term or permanent. This role will have you overseeing the daily operation of the association with a specific focus on the delivery of upgrades and repairs within the estate. This role will be both customer and contractor facing, therefore you will be responsible for negating the challenges of social housing at various levels. Strong levels of IT skills are required for this role. This role is offering a strong hourly rate and flexible working. If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please forward your CV to myself at and I will reach out.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the housing association with a focus on upgrades and repairs within the estate.
• Act as a point of contact for customers and contractors, addressing social housing challenges at various levels.
• Utilise strong IT skills to support maintenance activities and reporting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Background in social housing or property maintenance.
• Strong IT skills.
• Experience working in customer- and contractor-facing roles.

Contract Details

• Initial circa three-month project, with potential for extension or permanent placement.
• Location: Leith
• Compensation: strong hourly rate; flexible working arrangements.

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