Planner/ Scheduler
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, AL1 3AA |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DO PLANNER_1749111486 |
Summary
Job Title: Planner/ Scheduler - Social Housing
Location: Herfordshire
Salary: £28,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-Time
We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Planner to join our client's team within the social housing sector. This role is vital in ensuring that maintenance and repairs are scheduled efficiently, with a focus on maximising workforce productivity and delivering high-quality service to residents.
As a Planner, you will be responsible for the coordination of trades operatives, scheduling appointments, and monitoring job progress across a busy and dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a background in housing or repairs scheduling to make a tangible impact within a community-focused organisation.
Key Responsibilities-
Schedule and allocate responsive, void, and planned maintenance work to operatives and contractors
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Monitor and manage diaries to ensure maximum productivity and compliance with SLAs
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Liaise with tenants, operatives, and subcontractors to confirm appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts
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Track job progress using the organisation's systems, ensuring updates and notes are recorded accurately
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Support the repairs team with administrative tasks and provide exceptional customer service
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Work closely with supervisors and managers to ensure the efficient delivery of maintenance services
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Proactively flag delays or issues that may impact job completion timescales
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Proven experience in a similar planning or scheduling role, ideally within social housing, facilities management, or maintenance services
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Strong IT skills, particularly in using housing management or scheduling systems
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
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A team player with a proactive and solution-focused approach
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Understanding of compliance and service standards within the housing sector is desirable
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Competitive salary
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Opportunity to work with a reputable and socially responsible organisation
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Career development and progression opportunities
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Supportive team environment and flexible working arrangements
Apply Today!
If you're a dynamic scheduler or coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding housing services, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV for more information about this exciting opportunity.