Maintenance Coordinator

Linley and Simpson; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Counselling

Smart Tech Scheme

Cycle2Work

Family Leave

Pension

Qualifications funding

Company socials

Job summary

Linley and Simpson in Horsforth, Leeds, is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator for a full-time, permanent role. You’ll handle tenant maintenance issues by phone and email, identify problems, and decide if a contractor visit is required or if it’s user error.

You will liaise with landlords, tenants and contractors to ensure prompt, professional repairs and keep everyone informed. We offer a comprehensive benefits package via Lomondlife, and a training programme if you’re new to this field.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and well organised with customer service experience.
• Good administrative and IT literacy skills.
• Basic knowledge of household maintenance issues; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Handle maintenance issues from tenants via phone and email.
• Coordinate with landlords, tenants and contractors to arrange repairs and obtain consents.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Customer service

IT literacy

Problem solving

Maintenance basics

Job description

Welcome to Linley and Simpson, we're known for bringing local knowledge and strong values together, to put people first. As part of Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies, we're proud to have 23 offices and over 350 staff ready to assist our customers. With our team's extensive industry expertise and local knowledge, we're here to help people find, sell, and let their property.
Due to continue expansion, we're happy to offer you an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Maintenance Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Horsforth, Leeds. The salary ranges from £26,000 to £28,000pa depending on experience plus annual bonus. Let's talk about the role. It involves:

• Dealing with tenants, over the telephone and via email, who have a maintenance issue with their property.
• You will identify the problem and assess if it requires a contractor to visit or if it is user error.
• You will be liaising with landlords, tenants and contractors to facilitate a prompt and professional approach to repairs and maintenance keeping all parties fully informed at all times and obtaining all necessary consents.
  

We're not just looking for someone who fits our team, we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:

• Self-motivated, well organised and you will have experience of working within a customer service environment where you are reactive to customer’s needs
• Great administrative skills and attention to detail.
• IT Literacy
• Problem solving skills
• Ideally someone who has previous experience in a similar role, however it is not essential but a basic knowledge of household maintenance issues, will be an advantage, but not essential as a full structure training programme will be given to inexperienced candidates with the right qualities!
  

At Linley and Simpson, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife.
Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Our smart spending app gives you discounts at over 900 retailers and our wellbeing centre is packed with resources to help you get active, eat healthier, improve your financial wellbeing, and master your mental health.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers free counselling support sessions.
• Get the latest gadgets and appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme.
• We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme.
• We offer enhanced Family Friendly Leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and IVF.
• You'll enjoy competitive base pay that aligns with market value, plus incentivised commission and performance bonuses for most roles.
• Celebrate your loyalty with special days and celebrations for length of service.
• Planning for retirement? We’ve got you covered with that important pension pot.
• We’ll support your professional development by funding your professional qualifications, so you can reach your full potential and build your career.
• And of course, we like to have a little fun too! Our company socials bring our people together. So work hard, and then socialise even harder!
  

We’re excited to offer these amazing benefits to our hardworking teams. It’s our way of showing appreciation for your dedication. At Linley and Simpson, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all nationalities, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you.