Maintenance Officer Temporary

Maintenance Officer

Temporary (12 months fixed term), 35 hours per week, agile working (mainly 9:00 - 5:00pm Monday to Friday)

Do you have a qualified technical background that can be applied to managing a first class repairs service in our housing stock?  Do you have a background of managing contractors?  Can you drive performance and manage budgets?  Do you have good organisational and IT skills?  Do you ensure our customer is always

 Job Purpose:

As the Maintenance Officer for Queens Cross Housing Association, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that we provide a high quality repairs service in our 4,400 properties.  Social housing experience would be an advantage but it is not essential – we are looking for candidates that understand the importance of good customer service, contract management and providing the best service possible whilst ensuring value for money.

 You will

• Assist in the organisation and management of reactive repairs service
• Work closely with our contractor and customers to ensure excellent services

• Build relationships and influence decision-making to enhance service delivery.

• Be comfortable implementing digital solutions and using software systems

• Have excellent communication skills to engage with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders

 Essential criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years experience delivering a repairs and maintenance function in a customer service focussed environment.
• Have experience in carrying out internal/external property inspections and assessing repair work required. 

Please find the full job description/ person specification attached below for further information on the role. 

We will:

Provide a generous pay and reward package, including 40 days leave per year, 7% or 4% employer pension contribution, agile working options, green initiatives, family friendly policies, health & wellbeing commitment and much more.  Read all about our benefits and commitments here.

How to apply:

Download an application and return it via the email detailed on the form by the relevant closing date.  Alternatively, you can complete our  online application  form by the closing date specified.

Internal applicants should submit a completed expression of interest form.

CVs will not be accepted. 

Further information about our recruitment process can be found in our recruitment guidance note.

Interviews are expected to take place on 14 January 2025

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please email Recruitment@qcha.org.uk