Maintenance Officer - Edinburgh
Temporary Contract | Immediate Start
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Officer to support an inspection-led housing maintenance service in Edinburgh.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in property inspections, defect identification, and contractor coordination, who is confident working within occupied properties and ensuring works are completed to a high standard.
The Role
Carrying out property and house inspections across housing stock
Identifying defects and specifying required repair works
Passing work instructions to contractors and monitoring progress
Carrying out pre- and post-inspections to ensure quality and completion
Liaising with contractors, tenants, and internal teams
Ensuring works are delivered in line with health & safety requirements
Updating systems and maintaining accurate inspection and repair records
About You
Previous experience in a Maintenance Officer, Property Inspector, Site Supervisor, or similar role
Confident carrying out property inspections and assessing repairs
Experience working with contractors and overseeing maintenance works
Comfortable using IT systems for reporting and record-keeping
Strong communication skills and a professional, tenant-focused approach
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Temporary role with potential for extension
Edinburgh-based work
Inspection-led, autonomous role
Immediate / short-notice start available
Interested?
If you have the inspection, coordination, and maintenance experience to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or contact Laura for a confidential discussion.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy