Repairs Admin

Build Recruitment Limited; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the housing sector seeks a Repairs Administrator in Walton-on-Thames. You will support the repairs and maintenance team in delivering excellent service to residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in repairs administration, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads in a fast-paced environment. This temporary role offers a competitive Umbrella PAYE rate, with opportunities for permanent employment.

Benefits

Competitive Umbrella PAYE rate

Opportunity to secure a permanent position

Supportive team and long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in repairs administration or social housing is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage workloads effectively.
• IT literate with experience using scheduling or housing management systems.

Responsibilities

• Logging repairs and maintenance requests.
• Scheduling operatives and managing diaries.
• Liaising with residents, operatives, and subcontractors.
• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing work orders from start to completion.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Repairs administration experience

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Time management

IT literacy

Tools

Scheduling systems

Housing management systems

Job description

Repairs Administrator – Social Housing
Walton-on-Thames
£16.91 Umbrella PAYE
Temporary to Permanent

Our client, a leading contractor within the social housing sector, is currently seeking a Repairs Administrator to join their team on a busy housing maintenance contract.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support to the repairs and maintenance team, ensuring residents receive an excellent service and all works are scheduled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Logging repairs and maintenance requests

• Scheduling operatives and managing diaries

• Liaising with residents, operatives, and subcontractors

• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records

• Managing work orders from start to completion

• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

Requirements

• Previous experience in repairs administration or social housing is highly desirable

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage workloads effectively

• IT literate with experience using scheduling or housing management systems (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive Umbrella PAYE rate

• Opportunity to secure a permanent position

• Supportive team and long-term career prospects

If you are interested, please contact Lizzie Lee at Build Recruitment.