Maintenance Coordinator
Central Bedfordshire - UK
Job Summary
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 5000 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
- 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
Required Skills:
Admin & Clerical
Required Education:
GCSC