Maintenance Officer in Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Peace Recruitment is currently working with a well-established Housing Association in East Glasgow to recruit an experienced Maintenance Officer for an initial 3–6 month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in social housing maintenance who can hit the ground running, with a particular focus on reactive repairs and delivering a high-quality service to tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day reactive repairs and maintenance works across the housing stock.

• Carry out property inspections, identify defects and arrange appropriate remedial works.

• Liaise with tenants, contractors and internal teams to ensure repairs are completed efficiently.

• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards, timescales and budgets.

• Deal with maintenance enquiries, complaints and follow-up inspections.

• Assist with damp, mould and condensation inspections and associated remedial works.

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and housing maintenance standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Officer or similar property maintenance role, ideally within social housing.

• Strong knowledge of reactive repairs, building defects and maintenance processes.

• Experience managing contractors and dealing directly with tenants.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

• Experience dealing with damp, mould and condensation would be advantageous.