Property Maintenance Manager

Pear Recruitment: Property Maintenance Manager
Location: Dagenham
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 
Driver preferred but not essential

Our client is a growing independent estate and lettings agency based in Dagenham, committed to delivering exceptional service to landlords, tenants, and local authorities within the social housing sector.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Property Maintenance Manager to oversee the day-to-day maintenance and repair operations across their property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage contractors, maintenance schedules, and property compliance efficiently.

If you have a background in property maintenance, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about delivering high standards of service, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to day-to-day maintenance enquiries (e.g. leaks, boiler issues, general repairs)
• Raise work orders and monitor jobs to ensure timely completion
• Coordinate sub-contractors and in-house maintenance teams
• Receive, verify and process contractor invoices within required timeframes
• Review property inspection reports and follow up where necessary
• Liaise with tenants and landlords to schedule and complete repairs
• Managed administrative duties and contract documentation.
• Maintain full responsibility for your assigned property portfolio (“patch”)
• Support the team with ad-hoc duties when required

Essential Knowledge

• GDPR compliance
• Health & Safety requirements relevant to residential properties
• Awareness of tenancy legislation, including breaches and handling complaints

Key Skills & Qualities

• Strong communication with tenants, landlords, contractors, and colleagues
• Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Proactive problem-solving and attention to detail
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing maintenance works
• Customer-focused with a professional and reliable approach
• IT proficient; experience with Property management CRM
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Clear ownership of your own property portfolio
• Opportunities for professional growth within a growing company

If you are interested in this Property Maintenance Manager role and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion.

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