Drumchapel Housing Co-operative Limited

Assistant Maintenance Officer Recruitment Pack  Drumchapel Housing Co-operative4 Kinclaven AvenueDrumchapelGlasgowG15 7SP              0141 944 4902           https://www.drumchapelhc.org.ukClosing Date/ Time: Monday 9 February 2026 at 12 noonInterview Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026 CONTENTSPages 3 - 4Pages 5 - 11 Welcome  Page 13Page 14Information About the ProcessGuidance Notes for Applicants https://www.drumchapelhc.org.ukPage 2roWhat Benefits We Can Offer Job Description & Person Specification Staff StructurePage 15Page 12 Dear Candidate,  I am pleased you have taken the time to review the application pack, and you are considering theopportunity to become part of the team at Drumchapel Housing Co-operative. We are a registered Social Landlord (RSL) based in Drumchapel providing housing services for 480social rented properties. Our mission is "delivering and supporting quality affordable homes and all-inclusive community living" with a vision of "making houses into homes in an all-inclusive community."To allow us to achieve this, our values help underpin all the work that we do, DRUMHC Doing whatmatters mostwith and forour customersby puttingthem at theheart ofeverything wedo.RespectTreatingeveryone withcourtesy anddignity whilstrecognisingdiversity.Understanding individualtenantsneeds/aspirations, ensuringtheir voicesare heard byactivelyengaging withthem and thecommunity.Motivate andsupport ourpeople to bethe best theycan be.High qualityof service -striving forexcellence inall we do -looking forsmarterinnovativeways ofworking todeliverpositiveoutcomes andachieve valuefor money.CommunityfocusedLed bytenants fortenantsWELCOMEhttps://www.drumchapelhc.org.ukPage 3Further details on our mission, vision and values can be found on our website. At Drumchapel Housing Co-operative we want every member of our team to realise their potential sowe can meet future challenges. We are seeking someone who shares our values with a desire to makean impact on the community we serve in the role of Assistant Maintenance Officer. If this sounds like the right environment for you, we would encourage you read on to find out furtherdetails about the role and how to apply. Good Luck Pauline Burke Director, Drumchapel Housing Co-operativePauline Burke Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. I am pleased to enclose the following information in the recruitment pack: Job description & Person specificationWhat benefits we can offer you! Guidance notes for applicants on completing the application Information about the process Staff Structure  Visit our website where you will find a broad range of information about who we are and what we do. If you wish to apply, please use the application form provided with this pack. Your application shouldbe e-mailed to our recruitment partner EVH, before the closing date/ time at the following address,Recruitment@evh.org.ukPlease note that it is your responsibility to ensure we receive your application before the closing dateof Monday 9 February 2026 at 12 noon. All applications will be acknowledged. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17 February 2026.  A basic disclosure check will be required of the preferred candidate.WELCOMEhttps://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/Page 4Job Title Assistant Maintenance Officer GradeEVH Grade 6, Points PA17 - PA20StatusPermanent/ Full TimeReports To:Senior Maintenance Officer JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION Page 5Aims and objectives of the post and obligations of the post holder:The Assistant Maintenance Officer (AMO) is responsible to the Senior MaintenanceOfficer (SMO), although tasks may also be delegated by the Senior Management Team(SMT). The SMO will be the formal line manager.The AMO is part of the Maintenance team which consists of the SMO and the AMO. TheDirector has overall responsibility for the Maintenance team.The AMO’s primary responsibility is to provide an effective, efficient maintenance serviceto tenants through providing a high-quality service in relation to reactive repairs, cyclicalworks, planned maintenance and tenant safety.The AMO will have an awareness of legal, regulatory and best practice requirementswithin the RSL sector as they relate to the post. In addition, the AMO will contribute to thesuccessful delivery and achievement of strategic and operational objectives.It is not envisaged that the AMO will be required to work out with normal working hourson a regular basis. There will, however, be occasions where this is required. In suchcases, compensation will be as time off in lieu of payment (TOIL) and we will endeavourto give as much notice as possible.The Co-operative operates a dress code requiring staff to dress in an office appropriatemanner.The Co-operative is committed to enabling staff to learn and develop in line with theirneeds, aspirations and interests. The AMO will therefore be expected to undertaketraining to ensure they continue to have the relevant skills and knowledge to be able toperform the role in an effective manner, and they will be encouraged to develop newskills. All training and further education approved by the Co-operative will be at its cost.It is important to note that the duties outlined in this document do not form part of a contract andmust be viewed as an indication of the basic duties of the post. For example, staff members maybe required to cover the work of others in the event of absence.https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/Page 6JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATIONJob Outputs https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/Page 7JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATIONhttps://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/Page 8JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATIONhttps://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/Page 9https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATIONJOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATIONPage 10https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/Page 11https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATIONSalary/ Grade£34,745 - £37,984 (Pay Award Pending 1st April 2026)EVH Grade 6, Points PA17 - PA20Contract DurationPermanent Hours 35 hours per weekPlace of Work Drumchapel Housing Co-operative4 Kinclaven AvenueDrumchapelGlasgowG15 7SPHoliday Entitlement 25 days per annum15 public holidays Pension SHAPS Defined Contribution Notice Period 4 weeksSalary Payment DateOn or before the 1 of each monthstFlexi-time Flexi-time system in operationEnhanced AnnualLeaveEnhance annual leave after 5 years Continued PersonalDevelopment Opportunities for personal and professional development Page 12WHAT BENEFITS WE CAN OFFER YOUDrumchapel Housing Co-operative are full members of Employers in VoluntaryHousing (EVH Ltd). The summary terms are for guidance and do not form part of thecontract of employment.https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/Guidance Notes for Applicants on filling in the Drumchapel Housing Co-operative LtdEmployment Application Form Please read these notes carefully – they are to help you make the best of yourapplication. 1. The form should be completed in black text. 2. Please do not send in your Curriculum Vitae (CV).3. One of your references should be your present or most recent employer. If you have notbeen employed or have been out of employment for a long time, you may wish to give thename of someone who knows you sufficiently well to confirm the information you havegiven and to comment on your ability to do the job. Please note that referees will not becontacted prior to interview. 4. The enclosed Job Description and Person Specification lists the minimum essentialrequirements for this post. When short listing for interview, the selection panel will onlyconsider the information contained in your application form and assess this against thePerson Specification. 5. It is not the responsibility of the Selection Panel to make assumptions about the natureof the work you have done from a list of job titles. It is therefore important that you use thespace provided to detail your experience and skills. Neither is it enough for you just tostate that you meet the requirements; you must demonstrate this to the panel. Work, paidor voluntary, is not the only means of showing that you meet, the requirements of the post.Life experience and skills are just as valid, so long as you are able to demonstrate this. 6. If you are short listed for interview, the Selection Panel will wish to discuss the areascovered in the Person Specification in more detail. The Panel will also assess yourcommitment to and understanding of Diversity & Equal Opportunities. 7. If you are related to any members of staff, board members, consultants, contractors orsuppliers to the organisation – this should be shown clearly on the relevant part of theform. This will not necessarily be detrimental to your application. GUIDANCE NOTES FOR APPLICANTS Page 13https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/What You Need To ProvideYou will only be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if youare shortlisted for the post and invited for an interview. You will also be asked to provide original documentary evidence of anyqualifications that you possess relevant to the post and as detailed on yourcompleted application form. In accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the information that youprovide us with for the purposes of recruitment and selection shall be storedconfidentially and disposed of confidentially after 6 months have elapsed. Closing DatePlease submit your completed application form by Monday 9 February 2026 at12 noon to our recruitment partner EVH at the following email address,Recruitment@evh.org.uk otherwise, it could be discounted. INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCESSPage 14https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/Short listingThe shortlisting process will commence once the post has closed. All candidateswill be contacted via email to advise of the outcome of their application. InterviewsInvites for interview will be issued to candidates by email with full details aboutthe process on the day. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17 February 2026. General Enquiries If you have any queries about the vacancy, please contact our recruitmentpartner EVH in the first instance, E: Recruitment@evh.org.ukT: 0141 352 7435JOINUS   STAFF STRUCTURE Page 15https://www.drumchapelhc.org.uk/