Reactive Repairs & Maintenance Inspector

Scottish Housing News; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Car Allowance

Flexi time

Paid training & CPD

Professional fees

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Supportive environment

Job summary

Trust Housing Association in Glasgow is seeking a Reactive Repairs & Maintenance Inspector to ensure reactive repairs and maintenance are high quality, contractually sound, legally and regulatorily compliant, and delivered with a 10/10 customer experience.

This blended role combines home working with regular visits to Trust homes on the Isle of Arran, with occasional travel to our Glasgow, Edinburgh or Wishaw offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs, building maintenance or construction.
• Ability to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Customer-focused approach with problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reactive repairs and maintenance are high quality and contractually sound.
• Ensure legal and regulatorily compliant delivery with a 10/10 customer experience.
• Carry out regular visits to Trust homes and support the Assets & Sustainability Team.

Skills

Repairs background

Building maintenance

Construction experience

Job description

Reactive Repairs & Maintenance Inspector

Role: Reactive Repairs & Maintenance Inspector

Location: Blended Working / Glasgow G51 2SE

Job type: Permanent / Full Time 35 hours

Job Ref: ID6644-1933

Interview Date: Friday 23 October 2026 at Trust Edinburgh Office, Edinburgh

Do you have a repairs, building maintenance or construction background and want to make a difference?

Trust is a not-for-profit registered social landlord and one of Scotland’s largest housing, care and support providers. Established in 1973, we now manage 4,000 homes and serve more than 4,000 customers nationwide.

Our flexible services range from landlord-only provision to care and support, helping people live independently and giving families peace of mind.

We are customer focused, value driven and committed to practical innovation. Our caring, inclusive culture empowers colleagues to deliver results and continually improve the customer experience.

We are recruiting a Reactive Repairs & Maintenance Inspector for our Assets & Sustainability Team. You will ensure reactive repairs and maintenance are high quality, contractually sound, legally and regulatorily compliant, and delivered with a 10/10 customer experience.

This blended role combines home working with regular visits to Trust homes on the Isle of Arran. Travel to our Glasgow, Edinburgh or Wishaw offices may occasionally be required.

The post is advertised full time, but locally based applicants may request a three or four-day week.

You should enjoy challenges, create positive change and contribute widely. In 2026, Trust is implementing its Ready Together strategy, supported by financial sustainability, net zero, governance and compliance, and enabled by growth, technology, data and responsible AI.

In return, we offer:

• 35 hours per week
• Competitive salary of £41,925 - £45,332 FTE
• Monthly Car Allowance of £509 per month
• Flexi time
• Access to paid training & continuing personal development
• Paid professional fees
• A choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous holiday entitlement
• A supportive and caring working environment

For an informal discussion, contact Grant Plenderleith, Reactive Repairs & Property Maintenance Manager, at [e-mail] .

Trust recruits fairly, inclusively and in line with our values. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK because sponsorship is unavailable. The role requires PVG Scheme membership and/or an appropriate Disclosure check, and any offer is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. No agencies.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity- SC009086