Maintenance Officer

Job Title: Maintenance Officer

Location: Ballymena

Duration: Temporary

Salary: £16.90 per hour

Hours: 37.40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Closing date for CV submission: 5:00pm on 9th November 2026.

Apple Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Maintenance Officer based in Ballymena

This is an excellent opportunity for a building maintenance professional to join a busy regional maintenance team, ensuring repairs to housing properties are delivered to the required cost, quality and time standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of properties to authorise contractors to undertake maintenance work. Inspect completed works to ensure they meet required standards and authorise payment where appropriate. Advise tenants on maintenance policies, responsibilities and the progress of works being carried out to their homes. Identify deficiencies in the delivery of maintenance services and bring these to the attention of contractors so remedial action can be taken. Liaise with colleagues involved in housing allocations to ensure vacant properties receive the necessary maintenance work to facilitate prompt re-letting. Maintain accurate records and complete inspection documentation in line with organisational procedures. Work to agreed inspection timetables and service standards.

Essential Criteria Applicants must meet one of the following:

• A Degree in Building Studies (or equivalent) with 1 year’s relevant experience; OR A BTEC Higher Diploma in Building Studies (or equivalent) with 2 years’ relevant experience; OR A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.

Relevant experience is defined as experience working on the design, improvement or maintenance of domestic properties.

Applicants must also have:

• Intermediate IT proficiency. Ability to maintain accurate records and complete inspection documentation. Basic Access NI clearance (required prior to commencement).

How to Apply If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Darcie at darcie.donohoe@applerecruitment.com.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.