Maintenance Officer
NI Housing ExecutiveUnited Kingdom£32,597 - £36,363PermanentTemporary
Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.
BAND: 5
JOB PURPOSE:
Maintenance Officers will be required to ensure that maintenance/repairs to Housing Executive homes are carried out to exacting cost, quality and time standards in accordance with the terms of contracts. Maintenance Officers have a key role in working as an integral part of a team alongside Patch & Lettings Managers and others and communicating effectively with Housing Executive customers and partners.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Studies (or an equivalent qualification) AND have 1 year’s relevant* post qualification experience
OR
ii) Hold a BTEC Higher Diploma in Building Studies (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) AND have 2 years’ relevant* post qualification experience
OR
iii) Exceptionally, candidates not holding the above qualifications but can demonstrate at least 4 years’ relevant* experience may also be considered
*Relevant experience will be interpreted as working on the design, improvement or maintenance of domestic properties. In order to demonstrate experience, please clearly detail dates, years and examples of your experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.
Candidates unable to use the on-line form can request a manual application form, by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Please note that if the candidate uses this method, it is their responsibility to ensure we receive their application by the allocated closing date and time. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Guidelines on the job related documents. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.
The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.
BAND: 5
JOB PURPOSE:
Maintenance Officers will be required to ensure that maintenance/repairs to Housing Executive homes are carried out to exacting cost, quality and time standards in accordance with the terms of contracts. Maintenance Officers have a key role in working as an integral part of a team alongside Patch & Lettings Managers and others and communicating effectively with Housing Executive customers and partners.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Studies (or an equivalent qualification) AND have 1 year’s relevant* post qualification experience
OR
ii) Hold a BTEC Higher Diploma in Building Studies (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) AND have 2 years’ relevant* post qualification experience
OR
iii) Exceptionally, candidates not holding the above qualifications but can demonstrate at least 4 years’ relevant* experience may also be considered
*Relevant experience will be interpreted as working on the design, improvement or maintenance of domestic properties. In order to demonstrate experience, please clearly detail dates, years and examples of your experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.
Candidates unable to use the on-line form can request a manual application form, by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Please note that if the candidate uses this method, it is their responsibility to ensure we receive their application by the allocated closing date and time. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Guidelines on the job related documents. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.
The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.
The closing date for applications is Thursday the 2nd of April 2026
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