Assistant Maintenance Officer

Help Create Places Where People Can ThriveAssistant Maintenance Officer Location: Upper Springland, Isla Road, PerthHours: 37 hours per week (Permanent) or 0-hour (Relief/Bank Contract)Salary: £12.71 per hour (£24,519.88 per annum, pro rata for relief roles)Benefits: 32 days holidays per year - increasing to 37 with service, 8% pension contributions, perks at work, cycle to work, £600 refer a friend scheme and much more!Make a Real Difference Every DayAt Capability Scotland, we believe everyone deserves to live a full, independent and meaningful life. Behind every great care service is a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment, and that's where you come in.We're looking for a practical, proactive and people-focused Assistant Maintenance Officer to join our team in Perth. Whether you're carrying out repairs, improving living spaces or helping someone access their community safely, your work will have a direct impact on the lives of the people we support.This is far more than a maintenance role. It's an opportunity to use your skills to help create environments where disabled people can thrive, feel safe and live with dignity and independence.What You'll Be DoingWorking alongside our Facilities Manager, you'll help ensure our buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, comfortable and enjoyable places to live and work.No two days are the same. One day you may be refreshing a resident's room to make it feel more like home. The next, you could be troubleshooting an urgent maintenance issue that helps keep someone safe and independent. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our services run smoothly and our customers receive the best possible environment and support.Duties will include:Planned and reactive maintenance across our estateBasic repairs including plumbing, joinery, decorating and electrical tasksSupporting the upkeep of buildings and groundsEnsuring compliance with health and safety standardsDriving service vehicles and supporting individuals to access activities within the community when requiredWorking collaboratively with colleagues to resolve issues and improve our environmentsPlease note this role involves manual handling and occasional heavy lifting.Who We're Looking ForYou'll be someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys solving problems, but most importantly, you'll share our commitment to supporting disabled people to live full and inclusive lives.You'll have:Experience within building services, maintenance or engineering environmentsBasic practical skills across areas such as plumbing, joinery, decorating and minor electrical worksGood knowledge of health and safety requirements, fire safety and safe equipment storageStrong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approachConfidence using Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA full UK driving licenceWhy Join Capability Scotland?At Capability Scotland, every role contributes to improving lives. You'll join a supportive organisation where your work is valued and where you'll see the difference you make every day.In addition to a rewarding career, we offer:32 days annual leave, increasing to 37 days with service (pro-rata)Up to 8% employer pension contributionFree PVG membership and renewalsUp to three times annual salary death-in-service benefitCycle to Work SchemePerks at Work employee discounts24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeBlue Light Card eligibilityConcerts for Carers access£600 Refer a Friend SchemeFully funded training and development opportunitiesOne Team. One Voice. One Capability.If you're looking for a hands-on role where your skills genuinely improve people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.Permanent Role: 37 hours per week, Monday to FridayRelief/Bank Role: Flexible hours to provide cover during annual leave and absencesApply now with your CV and covering letter.For an informal conversation about the role, contact our Admin Team on 01738 632995.Reference: CS121126Closing Date: 27 November 2026"The small things you do each day can make a life-changing difference to someone else's tomorrow."We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  General Information  Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.  A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team. Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us. This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record/Update. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate Disclosure Scotland vetting checks prior to appointment.