Housing Repairs Coordinator

Posted 07 July 2025
Salary 24.12
LocationIslington EC1P United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Administration / Clerical
ReferenceRQ1554537

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

We are seeking a Housing Repairs Coordinator to join our team and contribute to the efficient delivery of housing repairs services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social housing issues and possess excellent communication skills to provide high-quality customer care.

Responsibilities:

  • Accurately diagnose repairs, raise orders on IT systems, and book appointments with contractors
  • Handle a high volume of calls in a contact centre to meet targets
  • Respond to phone enquiries in a professional, polite, and efficient manner, projecting a positive image of the organization
  • Liaise with other departments, agencies, and contractors as necessary
  • Process service requests in line with policy and provide advice and information to customers
  • Proactively work with team members to improve customer service delivery
  • Handle customer complaints in accordance with the Complaints procedure
  • Undertake training and events to improve communication and assist with personal development
  • Contribute towards the overall service objectives and targets of the Housing Repairs Services Team
  • Comply with the Code of Conduct and relevant legislation
  • Carry out responsibilities within the framework of the organization's core values, Health and Safety Policy, Dignity for all Policy, and Equality & Diversity Strategy
  • Work according to necessary shift patterns and provide cover for team members during periods of absence
  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role of Housing Repairs Coordinator


Requirements

Requirements:
  • Knowledge and understanding of current issues relating to social housing and social housing repairs
  • Experience in a contact centre environment handling high volume of calls
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to provide high standard of customer care
  • Ability to work proactively with team members to improve customer service delivery
  • Familiarity with relevant legislation including the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act
  • Willingness to work necessary shift patterns and provide cover for team members during periods of absence