Propeller has implemented a cloud-based workforce management system for Arthington Property Services (APS), the in-house contractor for Leeds Federated Housing and responsible for planned maintenance on 1,000 properties homes in Leeds, Wakefield and North Yorkshire.
Propeller’s software enables operatives to be managed remotely, with jobs assigned in real time. Through a mobile app, APS operatives can access all property details, complete gas and electrical certifications and update documentation digitally.
Propeller is also developing additional functionality for APS to integrate external suppliers’ data (such as material costs) into the system. This will allow costs to be automatically recorded against each job and instantly checked against agreed prices.
Steve Preston, operations manager, APS, said, “As soon as we saw how Propeller works, we knew it would be a good fit. The software has a more intuitive look and feel than our previous system and includes additional functionality such as on-site certification tools and cost-tracking features.
“It only took three months for the Propeller software to go live and our workforce has quickly taken to the new software, helping us to eliminate numerous manual processes. Importantly, it also records accurate work times and other job-related costs, helping us to demonstrate value for money.”
