Hillcrest Enterprises – Maintenance Department are recruiting for a Contract Services Assistant.
About the Department
Our Hillcrest Enterprises - Maintenance Department covers all aspects of gas, plumbing, electrical, joinery, wet trade, carpet fitting and cleaning works for domestic and commercial properties.
About the Role
The Contracts Services Assistant will be responsible for Planned, Reactive and Services repairs, for all properties including traditional rented schemes, leased properties and factored properties employing the Mobile Working & Scheduling System. This will include liaising with tenants and tradesmen and working with Hillcrest Maintenance Services & Operations Supervisors to help ensure work is carried out as effectively as possible.
About You
You will:
- Have previous experience of working in a busy reactive environment
- Have good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages
- Be able to evidence excellent customer care skills
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and time management skills with ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
For further information on the position please contact Anne Darcy-Kay - Contract Services Officer on 07452 929 126
Please note: interviews will likely take place Friday, 11 September 2026.
About the Benefits
- 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
- Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Family Friendly Policies
- Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
- Defined contribution pension scheme available:
- Contributions = 5% Employee and 3% Employer
- Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at John Lewis, IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
- Enhanced Health Care Package including:
- £50 towards chiropody and podiatry
- £60 towards dental care
- £75 towards the costs of eye related care
- £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
- £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
- £200 towards specialist consultations and investigations
- Unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments via Aviva Smart Health
- Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more
We acknowledge that AI can support applications, but we ask that yours reflects your true self. By applying, you confirm that all information is accurate and represents your own knowledge, skills and experience.
Sponsorship
Please note that Hillcrest Enterprises do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.
Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.
