Block Management UK Ltd is a privately owned independent company that has managed a wide portfolio of properties since 2004.
Our combined knowledge and expertise covers advice on service charge structure and management, budgeting, contractor procurement, health & safety, accountancy, and property maintenance services. We are a one-stop shop covering all aspects of block and estate management.
We seek to provide the highest level of personal service which we can achieve through our commitment to the quality of our staff, their energy and dedication.
The Candidate
We are looking for a Property Maintenance Assistant / Trainee Property Manager to join our expanding Property Management/Maintenance department.
The candidate must be self-motivated, reliable, able to work in fast-paced and sometimes high pressure environments, someone who loves working with creative businesses.
The Position
Property Maintenance Administrator
Experience
At this time, we are ideally looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You will have some experience in a customer service role, ideally in the maintenance and or property sector.
Core competencies
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- High degree of accuracy, responsibility, and attention to detail
- Adherence to internal procedures
- Organised and being a team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Key eye for attention to detail
- Strong listening and decision-making skills
- Flexible and able to get on with issues as and when they arise
- Pro-active problem solver
- Discreet when handling sensitive financial information
- Friendly and approachable
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A passion for accounting and finance
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and numerate.
- Time management skills and ability to work under pressure
- Be able to Work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong listening and decision-making skills
The successful candidate functions will include but are not limited to the below:
- Dealing with contractors and customers
- Booking maintenance jobs
- Chasing maintenance jobs/quotes
- Assisting the team with various tasks
- Communicating with contractors and customers through emails and phone calls and our online portal
- Providing support to the Property management team on a day-to-day basis.
What's in it for you
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Access to team and industry events
- Industry and general training support options
- Support from our established team
- Lots of client contact
- Cutting edge technology
- Room to grow
- A place to be you and do the things you love
- Head office CO1O 7GB
- This role can in time develop into becoming a fully qualified ATPI to MTPI to MTPI AssocRICS Property Manager, which comes with salary increase etc.
Other
- Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00
- 37.5 hours per week
- 1 hour lunch break
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Salary minimum wage and upwards depending on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25000-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sudbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Property Management or Property Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
