Maintenance Officer

Maintenance Officer - Band 5 Location: Newtownabbey Salary: £16.90 per hour Hours: Full-Time Weekly Hours: 37 hours Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Duration: Temporary Access NI: Basic clearance required prior to appointment Application Deadline: 5pm on 15th July 2026 About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Officer (Band 5) to join a busy Housing team based in Newtownabbey. Reporting to the Area Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring maintenance repairs to properties are delivered to the highest standards of quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer service. Key Responsibilities Carrying out inspections of properties to authorise maintenance work in line with established schedules Inspecting completed maintenance works to ensure required quality standards have been achieved before authorising payment Monitoring contractor performance and identifying any service delivery issues requiring corrective action Advising tenants on maintenance policies, responsibilities, and expected timescales for repairs Liaising with contractors, tenants, and internal departments to ensure maintenance issues are resolved efficiently Supporting the re-letting process by ensuring vacated properties receive the necessary maintenance work promptly Maintaining accurate records and reports relating to inspections and maintenance activities Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with relevant policies, ..... full job details .....