Repairs administrator/Scheduler

Location: NorthamptonContract: 6 months Main Purpose The Repair Scheduler will primarily be responsible for the technical administration of the backlog of repairs within the housing maintenance team. This will range from, but not be limited to cancelling jobs and re-raising orders for external contractors, updating spreadsheets, asset tables and internal systems. Dealing with tenant enquires. The role will require excellent attention to detail and initiative, as you need to go through records and files and re-raise orders/ re-allocate where appropriate. One of the key functions of this role is to ensure the backlog of repair jobs are brought up to date on the system. Key Skills Good literacy skills and attention to detail Good excel skills - Regular use of Lookups and Pivot Tables Process awareness - can follow and implement process Can interact well with various groups and stakeholders Good communication skills Problem-solving using initiative when dealing with complex queries Managing workload and prioritisation of tasks Carrying our instruction from Team Leader Personal Profile Can work both independently and as part of a team Good attention to detail to ensure that errors are kept to a minimum and any issues are identified and addressed satisfactorily Punctual - on time and present themselves professionally and lead by example Curious and proactive in looking for issues to identify opportunities for improvement Looks for solutions to problems Flexible and adaptive to support requests as required A positive working attitude where issues and concerns are escalated to Line Management with the aim of maintaining a happy working environment for everybody Respectful of other team members within the office What you'll get in return This role is based 5 days a week in the office in Northampton, so you need to be able to travel daily. Weekly pay and a 6-month contract that could be extended. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)