Technical Officer (Maintenance)

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Omagh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing association in Omagh is seeking a Technical Officer (Maintenance) for an 18-month fixed term position. The successful candidate will help deliver planned maintenance and ensure compliance with technical policies. Applicants should have a relevant degree and at least five years of relevant experience in construction or estate management. This role includes benefits like hybrid working and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Supported learning and development opportunities

Private health care plan

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager to deliver the Annual Planned Maintenance.
• Provide a high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused maintenance service.
• Ensure compliance with technical policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Budget management

Programme delivery

Education

Relevant third level qualification

Job description

Technical Officer (Maintenance)

• Closing Date: 28 November 2025
• Location: Rural Housing Association, 2 Killyclogher Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone
• Contract: Fixed Term 18 month contract to cover maternity leave
• Job Ref: RHA/TO/059

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

Applicants must meet the following qualifications and experience 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 an equivalent field 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 are listed in the Job Application Pack.

Rural Housing Association reserves the right to enhance the criteria to facilitate short‑listing.

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

Application forms and further details for the above post can be obtained by contacting Rural Housing Association, 2 Killyclogher Road, Omagh, BT79 0AX, 028 82246118.

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

Rural Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.