Maintenance Controller in Somerset

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More about your role

We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Controller on a FTC contract until June. Reporting to the Operations Manager, 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. The working hours for this role are Monday to Thursday 9am – 5.30pm and Friday 9am – 5pm. After an initial period of training (2-4 weeks), we can offer hybrid working (3 days at home).

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a Basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.

More about you

Property management experience is preferred for this role however it is not essential as training will be provided. The ideal applicant will have a background in customer service and have worked in a fast paced environment. Experience of working with 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

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. 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

What’s next?

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.

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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.

Safeguarding

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