Description
We are seeking a Planner to join our System and Scheduling Team within the Repairs & Investment department on a fixed-term contract for 5 months.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Allocating appointments for unallocated works orders and re-appointing incomplete orders
- Monitoring and managing the diary of trade operatives and staff to ensure work is picked up and progressed during the day
- Recording unavailability and absence and reallocating work as necessary
- Assessing the availability of resources against demand for appointments
- Delivering all programmes within agreed timescales and ensuring all appointments are completed on a daily basis
- Ensuring the delivery of the Repairs Service is smooth and efficient
As a Planner, you will need:
- A customer-orientated approach to ensure best value for money in the delivery of works
- Excellent observational skills and the ability to react to information as presented
- Good knowledge of the construction industry, including materials, trades, and building methods
- Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiating skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent IT skills and experience of planning, ordering, and scheduling systems
- The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels
A good knowledge of the building maintenance industry is desirable.
The salary for this role is GBP 35,520 - 36,585 per year.