Maintenance Controller ( Fixed Term) in Bath, Somerset

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! We are more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

The role is FTC until February 2026. We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Controller on a Fixed Term basis. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a great opportunity to join a growing area of the business. This role is based on site at Touchstone Bath. The working hours are Monday to Thursday 9am – 5.30 and Friday 9am – 5pm. After an initial period of training (1 month), this role offers hybrid working (3 days at home).

You will have to proactively manage the Maintenance aspect of a portfolio of properties ensuring that client, company and statutory requirements are always met. You ensure that all maintenance issues are triaged in a timely manner to the correct contractor who is responsible for rectifying the problem. Part of your role will involve you liaising with tenants, contractors, landlords and the client to ensure queries are completed promptly and efficiently and to pay suppliers invoices promptly.

Property management experience is preferred for this role; however, it is not essential as training will be provided. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in customer service, be comfortable using various IT packages and have a track record of working with various stakeholders.

• Customer Service Experience
• Good IT skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Time management
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

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We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role, we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

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