Cairn Housing Association
Cairn Housing Association

Charity registered in Scotland SC016647

We are a not-for-profit charity whose mission is simple – to make affordable housing more accessible to more people in need of a home of their own. Across Scotland, we provide vital accommodation and landlord services, helping to foster genuine local communities that don’t just improve where people live, but how they live too.

Current vacancies

Maintenance Officer (Irvine)

  • Full time
  • £44,241
  • Hybrid: Irvine
  • Closing 9th October 2026

Cairn is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer to deliver an effective service within the Maintenance Team, providing excellent customer service through face-to-face interactions, telephone calls and written communications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and assist the Maintenance Manager with the delivery of the repairs contracts and ensure repairs are completed on time and meet a high standard.
  • Monitor and supervise specialist contractors undertaking non-standard repairs and ensure safety, certification, quality and completion of all works before final invoices are payable and in line with agreed costs and our designated budgets.
  • Provide delivery of void repairs process.
  • Supervision, task allocation, quality control and any other duties requested by Maintenance manager in regard to our Estate caretaker service.
  • Provide advice, guidance and permission in line with relevant policies and procedures such as alterations or rechargeable repairs to ensure a consistent service is provided.
  • Deliver partnership working across the organisation to improve performance and ensure collaborative work and a consistency of service.
  • Responsible for the delivery of insurance works
  • Deliver effective customer service, to ensure we meet our agreed Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements and in line with legislative requirements.
  • Perform effective data management to enable accurate reporting and monitoring on our repairs budget and rechargeable and recoverable costs are claimed through third party sources, such as Scottish Government for medical adaptations or insurable works.

Requirements – What We’re Looking For:

  • Educated to HND level or other relevant professional qualifications or substantial experience in property and asset management systems. Experience in property and asset management systems to ensure the upkeep of stock condition data.
  • Awareness and understanding of Awaabs Law within The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026.
  • An understanding of or able to reference the following: COSHH, IOSH, CDM2015, Gas Safe level 2, Electrical safety awareness, Fire safety awareness, Legionella control, Asbestos Control.
  • We are seeking someone who has Project management experience and understanding
  • Ability to work under pressure, co-ordinate a varied and complex workload in a busy office environment.
  • Clerk of Work experience would be desirable.
  • Full UK Drivers Licence with access to a vehicle.
  • A Basic Disclosure is required for this role.

Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work

Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!

Cairn HA is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.

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Responsive Repairs Administrator

  • Full time
  • £30,426 – £32,027
  • Hybrid: Bellshill or Irvine
  • Closing 16th October 2026

Cairn is seeking an experienced Responsive Repairs Administrator to provide administrative support within the Maintenance Team to ensure an excellent customer service through face to face interactions, telephone calls or written communications.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Support and assist the Maintenance Team by organising and planning diaries and arranging appointments for inspections and visits.
  2. Undertake administrative and clerical duties, such as letter writing or note taking at meetings to support and inform the team and the wider organisation of all agreed actions, outcomes and confirmed responsibilities.
  3. Provide Administrative support within the finance systems, by inputting correct codes for invoices before final costs are then authorised by others with delegated authorities.
  4. Maintain effective document and system upkeep in line with Company Policies and Procedures and working processes, to ensure industry standards and regulatory requirements are met, and information is processed in line with GDPR requirements.
  5. Provide advice and guidance to our customers and colleagues on relevant policies and procedures pertaining to the maintenance team, such as tenant alterations or other repairs and maintenance issues so as to ensure a consistent delivery service.

Requirements – What We’re Looking For:

  • Recognised Administration qualifications or 2 years’ experience working in an admin role within the maintenance setting.
  • Competent in the use of spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications Excel and Power Point.
  • Experience of working in an office environment as part of a busy team, with strong telephone and letter-writing skills.
  • Experience in providing administrative support to a team working in the repairs maintenance sector.
  • A Basic Disclosure is required for this role.

Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work

Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!

Cairn HA is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.

Shortlist