Part Time Maintenance Operative - Build to Rent - Glasgow

Location: Glasgow City Centre
Salary: Circa £15,000 (pro-rata)
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Residential / Build-to-Rent
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week

About the Opportunity

We're partnered with a leading operator in the Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector to recruit a proactive Maintenance Technician for a large, modern residential development in central Glasgow. This is a part-time role ideal for a hands-on professional who takes pride in maintaining high-quality living environments and delivering excellent resident service.

Role Overview

The Maintenance Technician will take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep, presentation, and safety of the apartment building and its communal areas. Working closely with on-site colleagues, a General Manager and external contractors, you'll ensure maintenance tasks, repairs and resident requests are handled efficiently and to a high standard. The role involves a combination of planned and reactive maintenance across a high-rise rental apartment block.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Diagnose and resolve routine maintenance issues within apartments, including joinery, painting, decorating and appliance fixes.

• Respond to and manage daily maintenance requests through a CRM system.

• Maintain appropriate stock levels of tools and materials.

Building Presentation

• Ensure both the interior and exterior of the building are consistently well-presented.

• Move or arrange furniture within apartments or communal areas when required.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Complete daily checks of the building and plant rooms.

• Report and action compliance issues through the relevant H&S and PPM systems.

• Carry out regular apartment checks, including flushing taps and showers.

• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.

Contractor Coordination

• Liaise with and oversee external contractors, ensuring work is completed to specification.

• Assist with sourcing specialist contractors and negotiating cost-effective rates.

• Manage work permits and ensure compliance before works commence.

Apartment Turnarounds

• Conduct pre-check-in and pre-check-out inspections.

• Complete minor repairs and redecoration to prepare apartments for new residents and minimise void periods.

Resident Experience

• Provide a friendly and customer-focused service to all residents and visitors.

• Keep residents informed on maintenance progress and building updates.

• Meet and exceed service-level expectations for all maintenance tasks.

Person Profile

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage workload independently.

• Has strong skills in general maintenance, especially joinery, painting and residential repairs.

• Ideally brings basic plumbing or electrical knowledge and experience with H&S compliance (IOSH desirable).

• Has experience in residential property (PRS, BTR, PBSA) or hospitality environments.

• Demonstrates reliability in managing PPM and safety processes.

• Is committed to delivering excellent customer service.