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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