Maintenance controller

Overview

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be who we’re looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we’re 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.

We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Controller on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will proactively manage the maintenance aspect of a portfolio of properties, ensuring that client, company and statutory requirements are always met. You will triage all maintenance issues in a timely manner and assign them to the correct contractor, 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 training period (2‑4 weeks) we can offer hybrid working (3 days at home Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

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

• 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. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

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By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns.