Technical Officer (Care and Repair) at Eildon Housing Association

Technical Officer (Care & Repair), Selkirk

£37,543 to £41,714 per annum -

Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience

Working within our Property Assets Team within the Care & Repair team, the Technical Officer should be a time-served tradesperson or have a relevant HNC/SVQ 3 in a relevant technical area. You will contribute to the efficient and effective operational delivery of the Borders Care & Repair Service, in accordance with Eildon policies and procedures and statutory requirements.

The role involves identifying clients, visiting them in their own homes to assess their needs, explaining the range of repairs and improvement options available, and in any subsequent action, ensure that the client’s best interests are protected.

You will provide caring advice and support, including liaising with, and referral to, other appropriate statutory agencies, professional services, and voluntary organisation and co-ordinate the submission of Planning Applications, Building Warrant Applications, and other consent submissions as required, assisting with the submission of Improvement Grant Applications, and arranging financial packages for additional funding to allow work to proceed.

We have a modern office in Selkirk to support us working collaboratively, and have the infrastructure to support flexible, hybrid working options, to enable our people to work in the most effective way to deliver the requirements of their role and balance this with their lives outside of work.

Please note that this role requires membership of the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme.

Early application is encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the advertised deadline based on application volume. You should also have the Right to Work in the UK, we are not a sponsoring organisation.

Closing Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $37,543.00-$41,714.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Selkirk, MB