Senior Repairs Administrator

Description:

Senior Repairs Administrator

* Job Number: HCAA01913

* DBS Required: No

* Agreement Type: Permanent

* Work Pattern: Full Time

* Contracted Hours: 36

* SCP Range: £40,005 - £41,286

We are looking for a Senior Repairs Administrator to work within our Building Maintenance service. The role holder will be professional, efficient, and effective in coordinating the day-today services by the London Borough of Hackney, working within a busy service to meet tight deadlines.

You will assist the Senior Workflow Officer in the planning and programming of responsive, planned, and cyclical maintenance works to the satisfaction of clients and service users, report to the Senior Workflow Officer and will be responsible for a team of four members of staff.

You will have a thorough knowledge of repair services provided by the Building Maintenance Service and will have knowledge of the client works order system. You will also be required to assist the Senior Workflow Officer to monitor the productivity and performance of operatives and contractors.

Your written and verbal communication skills will be second to none, you will lead on meetings, have experience of working with budgets and have the ability to cost job tickets and use a trading account.

You will be required to maintain good relationships with clients, contractors, service users and staff, demonstrating partnership and best value. You will be used to working within a diverse workforce and client base and be able to maintain good working relationships with internal and external suppliers. You will be familiar with ICT systems and software to assist you in your day-to-day role such as creating reports and running the work centre. You will be required to have a good knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to maintenance work.

Please note this role requires you to work in the office.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought-after areas to live in London with good schools, parks, and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 16 May 2024 (22:59).

Interview date: TBC.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available