Maintenance Officer


Job description

Maintenance Officer - Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Newtownabbey Do you have experience and knowledge in building inspection and maintenance repairs and looking for a role in the Public Sector? NI Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK. NI Housing Executive are a flexible and inclusive employer offering great career pathways, enabling you to reach your full potential. About the role: £16.90 per hour . Monday to Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm). 37 hours a week. Holidays: 35 days pro rata. Duration: Temporary, ongoing.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring maintenance repairs to Housing Executive homes are carried out to exacting cost, quality and time standards in accordance with the terms of contracts.
  • Inspection of the property, preparation of a schedule of works, costing and recommending payment for completed works.
  • Give explanations of policy, procedures and regulations or resolve issues where doubt exists.
  • Carrying out public liability inspections on blocks of flats and walkways.
  • Dealing with contractors and tenants on a daily basis.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • BTEC Higher Certificate/Diploma or equivalent qualification in a relevant Building/Construction discipline and 1 year minimum relevant experience in a similar role carrying out maintenance inspections on properties,
  • Or 5 years of practical experience carrying out day to day maintenance inspections on properties.
  • Technical knowledge of house construction.
  • IT/ Microsoft Office Proficiency.
  • As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Vacancy ID
1758310
Job ref.
36470
Job Sector
Construction, Trades and Architecture
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Newtownabbey
Salary
£16.90 per hour.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
05/02/2026
Closing date
05/03/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

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