Maintenance Officer

  • Position: Maintenance Officer
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £42,707 - £46,895 per annum (pro rata)
  • Hours: 28 hours per week
  • Grade: EVH Grade 7
  • Contract: Fixed Term for 2 Years
  • Closing Date: 18 May 2026, 10:00

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Officer to join our small, tenant‑led organisation. As a fully mutual housing co‑operative managed by a voluntary committee of tenants, we provide good‑quality, affordable homes and promote a safe, welcoming community. Our staff play a vital role in delivering a personal, responsive service to tenants and partners.

Our values

  • Fairness – treating everyone fairly and without prejudice
  • Equality – being open and accessible to people from all backgrounds and circumstances
  • Honesty – being clear, open and avoiding false promises
  • Integrity and trust – keeping our commitments and doing what we say we will do

As our Maintenance Officer, you will:

  • Help manage day‑to‑day repairs and maintenance, including carrying out property inspections and identifying required works.
  • Work closely with contractors to monitor quality, costs and timescales, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
  • Support planned and routine maintenance programmes across our homes.
  • Support to ensure compliance with health, safety and legal requirements.
  • Communicate openly and respectfully with tenants about repairs and appointments, working collaboratively within a small team.
  • Maintain clear, accurate records and provide general office and administrative support.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  • Brings 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.

Why work with us?

  • Be part of a small organisation where your work makes a real difference.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Opportunity to use and develop a wide range of skills.
  • A chance to build positive relationships with tenants and colleagues.
  • We offer full EVH terms and conditions of employment.

For further details about the role, please have a look at our recruitment pack opposite.

Completed applications should be returned by e-mail to Recruitment@evh.org.uk.

Please Note: CV will not be accepted.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 10am on Monday 18th May 2026.

Interviews will take place on either Thursday 28th or Friday 29th May 2026.  

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every criterion. Lister Housing Co‑operative is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.