Maintenance Officer

About Us
Cernach Housing Association is a successful and well performing community-based registered social landlord (RSL) operating in Drumchapel, North west Glasgow since 1991. We own 877 homes, and we provide a management service to 17 sharing owners and 140 homeowners. We act as community anchor organisation for Drumchapel. Our turnover is £4.8 million, a major part of which comes from rental income.

At Cernach, our people are at the forefront of what we do. We encourage a positive working culture where our employees feel a sense of belonging. Our people are passionate about what we do and so it is important to us that we continue building that culture as we recruit. Benefits of working with us at Cernach:

25 days’ annual leave and 15 days’ public holiday per annum
SHAPS Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
EVH salary, (Grade 7 – PA22 to PA25)
Continuous personal development and training
Community based Housing Association
A well-being-focused office featuring free fruit for all staff, a comfortable lunch lounge, and a small fitness room with gym equipment.
Flexible working practices including flexi time, hybrid and flexible working

About the Role
We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiast and committed individual to join the Cernach team in the post Maintenance Officer. This is an additional resource to our structure. Our Maintenance team delivers a first class reactive repairs, investment, compliance and cyclical service to our customers. We ensure a customer-focused service is provided to all residents and stakeholders. We work closely with our partners and stakeholders to ensure we provide a high standard of delivery service. You will be actively involved in our community engagement work and support our thriving community in Drumchapel.

You will report to the Senior Maintenance Officer. You will have the support of an experienced team, which consists of another Maintenance Officer and two Assistant Maintenance Officers.

You Should
We are seeking an individual who has a genuine passion to deliver excellent customer service, upholdprofessional standards and be a confident and dynamic member of the team.

We are looking for you to have the following skills or relevant transferable skills:

Practical experience in property maintenance, repairs or inspections, or has strong relevant hands‑on skills.
Has a good understanding of housing repairs and health and safety requirements, ideally within a social housing environment.
Is well organised, able to manage competing priorities and take ownership of their workload.
Communicates clearly, professionally and respectfully with tenants, contractors and colleagues.
Is confident using IT systems to maintain accurate records and reports.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to fairness, equality, confidentiality and health & safety.

Inclusive Employer
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be granted an interview if they opt to participate in the job interview guarantee scheme. The Association is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and feel you meet the requirements of the post, please download our application pack here and apply. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed application forms must be returned by 12pm on Thursday, 11 June 2026 by email to recruitment@cernachha.co.uk

Should you require any further information on these posts, please do not hesitate to contact Kimberley Cowan, Operations Manager by email to kimberley.cowan@cernachha.co.uk.

We plan to hold interviews at our office on Wednesday, 23 June 2026.

Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure.

Cernach Housing Association is a recognised Scottish Charity – SCO36607.