Job Ref: 213184702

Date: 2021-02-15 12:21:02

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Contractor Administrator / Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Kents Hill, Milton Keynes (home working to begin with)
Full Time
Permanent
£23,255.04

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

They are passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver their service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing.

About the role:
Our client is currently seeking a Contractor Administrator to provide administrative support to their Internal Repairs Team, enhancing the delivery of the repair and maintenance function of the business and to provide excellent customer care.

Your main responsibilities will include:
Acting as the main point of contact for Customer Services Teams and customers, providing updates on progress and dealing with any queries arising from works undertaken or planned
Liaising with relevant teams / individuals to help progress works and ensure the most efficient use of the available resources to meet target compilation dates and contractual obligations
Ensuring the upkeep of management systems
Monitoring the progress of operatives daily workloads, rescheduling appointments / visits and works as necessary
Supporting the materials team in the successful order and delivery of plant and materials
Arrange Specialist Contractors and SubContractors to carry out works
Check and prepare invoices

What they’re looking for:
Experience of working within a housing maintenance / building environment or similar
Experience or arranging and planning works or services to be carried out within specified timescales and to strict deadlines
Experience of working within a customer facing environment
Ability to process data quickly and accurately
Knowledge of building terminology, domestic repairs and basic domestic amenities
Strong customer service skills
Experience of scheduling appointments within a mobile working system (desirable)

What they offer:
25 days annual leave entitlement (rising to 30 after 5 years’ service)
Generous defined contribution pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%
Life assurance (2x salary)
Generous sick pay
Free car parking
Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications
Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role)
Medicash counselling (helpline and face to face)
On-site wellbeing activities including Massages,
Free annual flu jabs
Plus lots more! (see attached benefits list)

If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, they want to hear from you.

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