Maintenance Assistant

About Kingsford

The Kingsford Group is a boutique property investment and development company based in Edinburgh. We're on a mission to redefine urban living and working by creating the city’s leading boutique lifestyle brand. Our focus is on delivering and operating next-generation spaces that people are proud to call home or office.

Our flagship development, The Kingsford Residence, set a new benchmark in Edinburgh’s rental market—pioneering a fresh, design-led approach to city living. In addition to our residential offering, we operate three premium Business Sites, providing luxury serviced offices, co-working spaces, and select commercial units—all thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of today’s professionals and businesses.

Join us as we continue to shape some of the most exciting places to live and work in Edinburgh.

The Role

As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of our properties. Working alongside skilled professionals, you’ll assist with day-to-day repairs, preventative maintenance, and service tasks — all while gaining valuable experience and training for a long-term career in property maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support general maintenance work across residential and commercial buildings
• Assist in diagnosing and addressing basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues
• Help carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any issues promptly
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and report potential hazards
• Provide excellent and professional customer service to all clients and tenants interacted with
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records of repairs and inspections
• Collaborate with team members to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure work areas are cleaned and left tidy after tasks are completed.

What We’re Looking For

• A keen interest in property maintenance and estate management
• Excellent command of English for effective communication within the team and with customers
• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• National 5 in Maths, English, and Science (or equivalent) preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive on-the-job training
• A diverse range of maintenance experience
• Clear pathways for career development within Kingsford Estates
• All tools, PPE, and relevant training provided
• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Access to benefits including Vitality healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, and pension
• Quarterly performance bonuses

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburgh EH7 4NN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 05/08/2025

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