Part Time Maintenance Operative - Build to Rent - Glasgow
Location: Glasgow City Centre
Salary: Circa £15,000 (pro-rata)
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Residential / Build-to-Rent
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week
About the Opportunity
We're partnered with a leading operator in the Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector to recruit a proactive Maintenance Technician for a large, modern residential development in central Glasgow. This is a part-time role ideal for a hands-on professional who takes pride in maintaining high-quality living environments and delivering excellent resident service.
Role Overview
The Maintenance Technician will take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep, presentation, and safety of the apartment building and its communal areas. Working closely with on-site colleagues, a General Manager and external contractors, you'll ensure maintenance tasks, repairs and resident requests are handled efficiently and to a high standard. The role involves a combination of planned and reactive maintenance across a high-rise rental apartment block.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
* Diagnose and resolve routine maintenance issues within apartments, including joinery, painting, decorating and appliance fixes.
* Respond to and manage daily maintenance requests through a CRM system.
* Maintain appropriate stock levels of tools and materials.
Building Presentation
* Ensure both the interior and exterior of the building are consistently well-presented.
* Move or arrange furniture within apartments or communal areas when required.
Health & Safety Compliance
* Complete daily checks of the building and plant rooms.
* Report and action compliance issues through the relevant H&S and PPM systems.
* Carry out regular apartment checks, including flushing taps and showers.
* Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
Contractor Coordination
* Liaise with and oversee external contractors, ensuring work is completed to specification.
* Assist with sourcing specialist contractors and negotiating cost-effective rates.
* Manage work permits and ensure compliance before works commence.
Apartment Turnarounds
* Conduct pre-check-in and pre-check-out inspections.
* Complete minor repairs and redecoration to prepare apartments for new residents and minimise void periods.
Resident Experience
* Provide a friendly and customer-focused service to all residents and visitors.
* Keep residents informed on maintenance progress and building updates.
* Meet and exceed service-level expectations for all maintenance tasks.
Person Profile
We are seeking an individual who:
* Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage workload independently.
* Has strong skills in general maintenance, especially joinery, painting and residential repairs.
* Ideally brings basic plumbing or electrical knowledge and experience with H&S compliance (IOSH desirable).
* Has experience in residential property (PRS, BTR, PBSA) or hospitality environments.
* Demonstrates reliability in managing PPM and safety processes.
* Is committed to delivering excellent customer service.