Maintenance Coordinator

9 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator

Job Purpose

To provide an efficient and customer-focused repairs coordination service for over 5,000 council-owned homes. The role is responsible for diagnosing repairs, scheduling maintenance works, monitoring repair orders through to completion, and ensuring residents receive excellent customer service throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose repair requests raised by residents and internal/external stakeholders.
  
• Schedule repair works efficiently to maximise trade productivity and service delivery.
  
• Manage repairs cases from initial report through to completion, ensuring compliance with council policies and procedures.
  
• Monitor and update repair orders, closing completed jobs and removing duplicate or unnecessary orders.
  
• Keep residents informed of repair progress and provide excellent customer service.
  
• Liaise with operatives, contractors, residents, and colleagues to ensure timely completion of repairs.
  
• Maintain accurate records using housing maintenance systems and telephony platforms.
  
• Support the Housing Maintenance Service in achieving performance targets and customer satisfaction.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in a customer service, scheduling, repairs coordination, or administrative role.
  
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and customer handling skills.
  
• Strong IT skills, including experience using telephony and computer-based systems.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a Housing Maintenance, Repairs, or Property Services environment.
  
• Knowledge of local authority or social housing maintenance services.
  
• Understanding of repairs scheduling and work order management systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
  
• Good level of IT literacy.

Desirable

• Customer Service, Business Administration, Housing, or Property-related qualification.
  
• Relevant vocational qualification within Housing or Maintenance Services.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused with a passion for helping others.
  
• Positive, proactive, and "can-do" attitude.
  
• Strong attention to detail.
  
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

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  Contract Type: Limited Company/Umbrella
  
• Pay Rate: £20.20 per hour
  
• Hours: 37 hours per week
  
• Location: Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1AD, United Kingdom
  
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working arrangement. Successful applicants will be required to attend the Dunstable office a minimum of 2 days per week.
  
• Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00, Friday: 08:30 – 16:30
  
• We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
  
• Closing date: 4th July – early applications are encouraged