At a Glance
- Tasks: Support housing operations by managing repairs and allocating work to trade staff.
- Company: Berry Recruitment, a friendly and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free parking, early finishes, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Immediate start with full training provided and great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in housing maintenance.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and a professional phone manner required.
The predicted salary is between 7.3 - 16.15 £ per hour.
Berry Recruitment are looking for a Programme Support Administrator to work for a local authority within the housing operations department based in Nursling.
This role is to start ASAP on a 3 month contract with possible extension. The working hours are Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.15 and Friday 07.30 to 15.15.
The hourly pay rate is £14.92.
The purpose of this role is working within the planned maintenance team to support the repairs and voids contracts and allocating work to trade staff.
Key Duties
- Assisting the programme managers
- Deal with public and internal contact via telephone and email
- Liaise with trade persons, managers and contractors
- Allocate work to appropriate trade persons
- Collation and management of void paperwork and job completions
- Ordering scaffolding and asbestos removal works
- Meeting strict timescales
- Updating spreadsheets/databases and maintaining filing systems
- Arrange meetings and appointments
- Candidate Requirements
- Experience working in housing maintenance, construction or planning background is preferred
- Administration experience is essential
- Professional telephone manner
- Computer literate
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict timescales
Company Benefits
- Free parking
- Early finish on Friday
- Full training given
- Friendly office environment
- Working for Berry Recruitment you also receive excellent benefits such as:
- Discounted gym memberships
- 24 GP medical advice
- Discount on high street stores, dining and family trips
- 24 personal helpline for any support you may need
This is an immediate start for the right candidate so please APPLY NOW or contact Rachael at the Southampton office for more details!
We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
Programme Support Administrator in Southampton employer: Berry Recruitment Careers
Berry Recruitment is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive work culture. With full training provided, employees have the unique opportunity to learn a skilled trade while enjoying the flexibility of a nationwide field-based role, complete with a company van and competitive salary. The emphasis on hands-on work and teamwork fosters a rewarding environment for those eager to grow in their careers.
