Repairs Manager
Denham Recruitment Ltd
Repairs Manager / Claims Manager
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 + benefits (weekly pay)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (35 hours)
Working Hours: Monday–Friday (8am–4pm, 9am–5pm or 10am–6pm)
Location: Office-based or hybrid (depending on location)
Areas: Around Newcastle/Sunderland area
Hebburn / Washington / South Shields / Bolden Colliery
Free parking on-site | accessible by public transport
Overview
An exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering managed property repairs on behalf of leading UK insurers and loss adjusters. This fast-paced role is ideal for someone with experience in claims, property repairs or customer operations who thrives on organisation, communication and delivering excellent service.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage incoming repair claims from first notification through to completion
- Coordinate repairs via a trusted trades / contractor network
- Act as the main point of contact for customers, clients, surveyors and adjusters
- Monitor work-in-progress and ensure all SLAs and KPIs are met
- Arrange emergency repairs and track progress to resolution
- Obtain estimates, reports and supporting documentation
- Handle customer queries and complaints professionally
- Complete claim closure checks and prepare files for invoicing
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in insurance claims, property repairs or similar environment (social housing repairs/maintenance, contractor, facilities etc.)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Office and internal systems/job management systems (good IT skills)
- Positive, proactive and solution-focused approach
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary up to £30,000 (weekly pay)
- Hybrid working (office-based with flexibility) hours; 8-4, 9-5 or 10-6
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, values-driven team environment
Apply now with your CV to join a growing, well-respected organisation within the insurance claims sector.
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