Maintenance officer - Inspections

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