Property maintenance and management person

Stay In Manchester; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company based in Rottingdean is looking for a candidate to manage property portfolio inquiries, maintain records, and address tenant issues. The ideal applicant should have excellent communication skills and a valid driving license. This role includes responsibilities such as arranging property viewings, handling contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal documentation. Drive and efficiency in managing maintenance issues are key components of this position.

Qualifications

• Valid driving license required.
• Good written and spoken communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage property portfolio inquiries.
• Maintain and update property management records.
• Arrange viewings and manage check-ins and check-outs.
• Prepare contracts and ensure timely property advertising.
• Handle tenant maintenance queries and perform minor repairs.
• Coordinate with contractors for specialized work.
• Conduct periodic property checks.
• Chase rent arrears and manage collections.
• Liaise with management and generate reports.
• Ensure legal compliance of documentation.
• Update utility readings and notifications.
• Issue invoices as needed.
• Coordinate efficient maintenance resolutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driving skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Dealing with enquiries relating to the property portfolio management.
• Keeping the records up to date and recording all events in the property management using software provided.
• Arrange viewings, attend check-ins, check-outs and maintain inventories of each property.
• Arrange, prepare and review contracts and follow up to ensure properties are advertised in time to avoid voids.
• Deal with the tenants queries regarding maintenance issues, attend the sites and fix hands-on jobs where possible.
• Arrange contractors for more specialised works and issue work orders.
• Carry out periodic checks of the properties in portfolio.
• Chase rent arrears and ensure collections are in order.
• Liaison with the management and produce periodic reports.
• Ensure all documentation is complete, up to date and complies with the law.
• Liaison with utility companies and update meter readings, billings and council tax notifications.
• Issue invoices and other notices where ever required to keep the payments coming and contracts are followed.
• Manage and coordinate the swift and efficient resolution of maintenance works and improve yields.
• This list is not exhaustive and may be altered at the discretion of the manager/employer.

Qualifications

• You should be computer literate and have good written and spoken communication skills.
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driving license.