Materials Maintenance Coordinator - Hybrid

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. 

In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

Title:   Materials Maintenance Coordinator

Contract Type:  9 months Fixed term contract, Full time, 35 hours per week

Location::  West Ham Lane Stratford or Sale Point Greater Manchester

Persona:  Agile working (office and homeworking combination)

Salary:  Circa £27,818 per annum Regional Salaries vary

Closing date for completed applications: 18th January 2024 

Interview date: Monday 22nd January 2024 

Role profile.docx

An opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Coordinator to join the Materials team on a fixed term basis.

You will report into the Operations Support Team Leader and will be responsible for the administration supporting the Direct Maintenance service delivery and ensuring that Direct Maintenance has access to the necessary materials while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated team in a role delivering professional and great customer service on a daily basis. Approaching tasks with determination to get a positive outcome.

You will work closely with DM’s suppliers and operatives and will contribute actively to a positive working environment, following organisational values (People, Impact, Inclusion, Passion and Responsibility) and Behavioural framework.

 You will use a variety of systems to organise, plan and process data, providing relevant and current information for the Team. Accurate data entry and reporting will also be crucial to the role. Daily tasks will include coordinating hire equipment for DM operatives, processing supplier invoices on our IT systems, purchasing materials, managing multiple mailboxes.
 

To be successful in this role candidates will:

• Have good knowledge of Microsoft packages including Total Repairs
• To be organised and have a strong administration skills
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication
• Knowledge and experience within a similar role but not essential
• Ability to deliver excellent Customer Service  
• Be able to work independently and strive to deliver the service, bring ideas and efficiencies to the tasks

If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!

We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. 

At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q.   More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.

If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!

Our commitments

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, Benenden Healthcare, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.  Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.  In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.  We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.

In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.