Maintenance Officer (2 posts)

About the role

Rossie Young People's Trust, a charity supporting vulnerable children and young people, has two vacancies for a Maintenance Officer in its Business and Facilities team in Montrose. The post keeps the buildings, services, equipment and vehicles in good condition to meet health and safety standards, working under the direction of the Site Manager. Hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 11am to 7pm and Friday 8am to 3:30pm with a half-hour break.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, systems, equipment, vehicles, plant and associated areas, responding to requests for maintenance and repairs including carpentry, plumbing and glazing.
• Advise the Site Manager on stock levels and requirements, and check email and Jira first thing each day.
• Escort and advise contractors, and carry out works with maintenance colleagues under the direction of the Executive Business & Facilities Manager.
• Monitor the building management system, keep records and address faults.
• Care for the swimming pool, sewage works and boilers: monitor boilers, pool heating and equipment, sewage plant, ventilation, emergency generator and vehicles, and report contractor work to the Site Manager.
• Maintain the vehicle fleet according to manufacturer schedules, with weekly checks of tyres, wipers, lights and brakes, and drive when needed to assist management.
• Monitor and record pH levels of pool water, and carry out electrical portable equipment tests on new items and cyclically on existing ones.
• Keep a clean, safe workspace and account for all tools.
• Join a 1-week-on, 4-off rota covering weekends and evenings, with a minimum 4-hour pay for call-outs and access to the Rossie vehicle.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a similar post or an interest in maintenance.
• Self-motivated, methodical, honest, adaptable, accountable and a team worker.
• Able to manage competing priorities, work without direct supervision and work out of hours.
• Demonstrates a safety culture.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Vocational training in the listed trades is desirable.

Rossie does not currently sponsor visas. Applications are made through the online application form; the closing date for completed applications is 9am on Friday 13 November 2026, with interviews expected on Thursday 19 November 2026.