Lifecycle Team Leader

We are currently seeking a Team Leader within our Administration team in Canning Town. This team provide administration support to our planned maintenance team who ensure that the homes we maintain remain in good physical condition. To do this, our team undertakes lifecycle/cyclical works to common areas and other aspects of people's homes in line with our regular maintenance schedules. 

This position is open to internal applicants only at this stage

As Team Leader you will play a key role in ensuring we deliver a first-class planned maintenance service to our housing Clients. The role will provide administrative support to our planned maintenance team which includes lifecycle and cyclical works. You will also line manage two administrators, this will involve completing appraisals, performance management, absence management and their daily, weekly workload tasks. 

The key responsibilities include;

• Monitor and update trackers for adaptations and kitchen and bathroom and roofing works.
• Obtain quotes for works.
• Liaising with residents, drafting, and issuing letters.
• Raise and issue work orders and close on receipt of completion.
• Organise Interim and post inspections as required.
• Oversee Asbestos Registers for all contracts. Raise orders for surveys, update trackers and registers.
• Working closely with the Commercial Team you will raise orders for Tenant Damage/ Lifecycle/ Non-contract works on void properties. Liaising with the client for pre/post hand back inspections.
• Regular running of reports, including the weekly WIP (Work in progress) reports issued to PPM/Repair Team. Working alongside the site managers to close / resolve works.
• Attend weekly progress and repairs meetings.
• Ensure records are kept up to date and all documents are filed for auditing purposes 

What we can offer you;

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support
• Employee discount scheme saving you money on products/services
• Access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including health cash plans, dental, and more
   

This is a full time permanent position and working hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. 

Closing date for applications is 19th October 2025

The preferred candidate will demonstrate previous strong administration experience. It would be an advantage if this experience had been gained with a housing repairs/maintenance contractor, although this experience is by no means essential. We are seeking a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills, good attention to detail, comfortable in managing multiple tasks in an environment where priorities can change regularly.

You should also have good IT skills to include Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel. 

If you have these skills and experience then we'd encourage you to apply.

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.  

To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.

Our application process is very straight forward allowing you to apply with a CV (from your Computer or Dropbox), LinkedIn, Facebook or Google+ and should take no more than a few short minutes. 

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