We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Cheshire, who are recruiting for a Repairs Planning Team Leader on a temporary eight-week contract.
The position is due to start immediately, covering sick leave. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £26.00 via an Umbrella company.
The ideal candidate will have used the DRS/OpenHousing system previously, have a basic DBS certificate, and have experience overseeing a team of schedulers.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Managing a team of Works Planners/Maintenance Coordinators
- Ensuring the scheduling requirements for the maintenance/repairs teams are met to ensure all works are completed to tenant satisfaction
- Managing daily processes such as raising repairs and servicing, diary planning, daily run sheets, task dispatch, appointments management, complaints handling and materials ordering and payments
- Aiding in the management process of equipment/plant inventory and material orders
- Leading on the process for raising and monitoring invoices
- Aiding in the management of relationships with contractors and service providers
- Developing solutions and recommendations to enable the overall performance improvement of the maintenance function across all operational business areas
Experience required:
- Experience required in Social Housing
- Experience working with customers within housing
Rewards and Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Chance of extension
Working hours:
- 37 hours per week
- Monday - Friday, (Flexible start/finish times)
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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