OUR REFERENCE: JS155
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Coordinator
LOCATION: York
SALARY: Competitive

Our client, a successful and growing property business, based in the centre of York, is looking for a full-time, permanent Maintenance Coordinator to join their busy team. It is a busy, friendly office, offering a rewarding working environment. Over the last 35 years the company has built a large portfolio of properties spanning across the city making us one of the largest private student accommodation providers in York. They now operate as a team of 13 individuals each specialising in Lettings, Maintenance or Accounts, all working together to facilitate the smooth running of their rental properties.

This role is to provide day to day handling of maintenance jobs reported by tenants, booking these in with the relevant contractors and contacting landlords for approval on quotes. Over the summer, working either within the office organising the jobs and contractors needed following the tenants checking out; or working out in the field attending properties to carry out reports on the property condition, as required.

Duties will include:

• Organise keys, assist in the smooth running of the appointment diaries
• Liaise with external contractors, landlords, tenants, guarantors in the co-ordination of works
• Assist in arranging changeover reports along with any works needed in the void periods
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, making sure property certificates are up to date and safety standards are maintained
• Assisting to prioritise work and daily jobs for maintenance workers and contractors.
• General admin duties such as responding to emails, dealing with visits to the office and answering the telephone.

Skills needed:

• Strong communicator
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Good Attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Confident/Leadership skills
• Multi-tasking
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Admin experience
• Customer Service experience
• Complaints Handling experience
• Full Driver’s Licence

If you would like to apply or find out more about this role, please forward your CV to admin@opusrecruits.co.uk.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 1 week, please assume you have not been short listed.

Opus Recruitment Ltd is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and this is available upon request.

Opus Recruitment Ltd acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency for permanent appointments and as an Employment Business for temporary assignments - Company Registration Number 11240919.