Technical Officer (Maintenance)

Rural Housing Association; Omagh; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Omagh is seeking a Technical Officer (Maintenance) for an 18-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will assist in delivering Annual Planned Maintenance and provide an efficient maintenance service. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and significant experience in construction or estate management. The role offers great benefits including hybrid working and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Private health care plan

Supported learning/development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant post qualification experience in building, construction or estate management.
• Proven track record in formulating and delivering programmes to performance targets.
• A minimum of five years relevant experience in construction or estate management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager to deliver Annual Planned Maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with Technical Policies and Procedures.
• Provide a high-quality, customer-focused maintenance service.

Skills

Project delivery

Customer satisfaction

Technical service provision

Education

Relevant Third level Qualification in Estate Management/Building/Construction

Job description

Technical Officer (Maintenance) – Fixed Term 18 month contract to cover maternity leave

Job Reference: RHA/TO/059

Location: Rural Housing Association, 2 Killyclogher Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone

Salary: NJC Scale Point 18-Point 30 (£31,537 – £40,777)

The successful candidate will assist the Maintenance Manager to deliver its Annual Planned Maintenance and provide a high quality efficient, and customer focussed maintenance and technical service whilst ensuring compliance with the Association’s Technical Policies and Procedures, DfC Regulatory Framework & internal/ external audit procedures and other statutory requirements.

Essential Criteria

• Possess a Relevant Third level Qualification (e.g. bachelor’s degree, Graduate diploma) in a related discipline such as Estate Management/Building/Construction/Property/Design or other related discipline with a minimum of two years relevant post qualification experience in building, construction or estate management.
• A minimum of five years relevant experience in construction or estate management
• Proven track record in formulating and delivering programmes to performance targets, budget and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

All other Essential/Desirable Criteria listed in Job Application Pack.

Rural reserve the right to enhance the criteria to facilitate short listing.

Benefits

In return we offer some great benefits to employees including hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, excellent supported learning/development opportunities and a private health care plan which includes dental/optical support.

Application Details

Application forms and further details for the above post can be obtained by contacting Rural Housing Association.

Closing date for application is 4pm on Friday 28th November 2025.

Rural Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.