Job Title: Technical Officer (Housing Adaptations) (Fixed Term)
Location: Hybrid Working (offices based in Dundee & Perth)
Contract: 3 year Fixed Term Contract (until April 2029)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week (over 3 days between Mon-Fri)
Salary: £39,190 - £46,009 (Pro Rata - £19,595 - £23,004 per annum) + Car Allowance
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 21st June
An opportunity to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives and community.
Awarded Housing Association of the Year 2025, Caledonia Housing Association is one of Scotland’s leading social housing providers and is recognised by Best Companies as one of the top UK housing associations to work for.
Our vision is to provide “homes and communities that make lives better”. We are committed to providing high quality affordable housing, building new homes and transforming customer services. Caledonia Housing Group provide services to over 5,300 homes and in excess of 2,000 private owners across 8 local authority areas.
About the role
Following the award of funding for a three-year period, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Officer (Housing Adaptations) to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis.
Our Care & Repair service operates across Perth & Kinross, and Angus Council Areas, with this role predominantly focused on delivery within the Angus area. We enable older and disabled people to remain independent in their own homes by providing practical support, technical expertise, and advice. This includes delivering:
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A design service mainly for bathroom adaptations based on Occupational Therapy recommendations.
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General housing advice on repairs, contractor selection & availability
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Signposting to external agencies for specialised services.
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Assisting clients in the completion of grant funding applications to Local Authorities & charities.
You will play a key role in ensuring clients can live safely, comfortably, and with dignity.
Key responsibilities
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Prepare technical information, drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
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Provide clear and practical advice to clients, enabling informed decisions about repairs and adaptations
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Monitor building works to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money
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Work closely with contractors, local authorities, and partners to deliver effective services
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Ensure all work meets service standards and regulatory requirements
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Take a proactive, customer-focused approach to resolving issues
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Contribute to continuous service improvement
What you will bring
Essential
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Experience of technical repair and maintenance within a housing association, local authority, or similar environment
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Strong knowledge of building repairs, maintenance, and adaptations
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Excellent communication skills with a strong customer focus
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Ability to manage workload independently and problem-solve effectively
Desirable but not essential
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HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant building or technical discipline
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Experience of using CAD, although training will be given.
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Ability to produce technical drawings and tender documents.
Previous experience working with a Care & Repair services or similar, knowledge of adaptations for older or disabled people, and an understanding of public sector procurement or tendering processes would be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential. Please note PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to obtain) is a requirement for this role.
A place where everyone can thrive
The Technical Officer (Care & Repair) is a Hybrid Role, which means you will work flexibly from a range of sites including: working from home and at our Caledonia Group Offices (based in Dundee or Perth) for a minimum of 1 day per week.
As a Caledonia Housing Group employee, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits:
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36 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
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Promotion of work-life balance and flexi-time system
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Car allowance
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Sector leading pension scheme, matched up to 12% by us
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Salary sacrifice schemes for pension & cycle to work
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FREE membership of a healthcare cash plan, including cover for dependents
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Paid Volunteering Day
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Wellbeing services offering support and confidential advice when you need it most
