Planner / Scheduler
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.0 to £19.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £16 - £19 Per Hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1BR |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4764940_1769442827 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining Onward Homes, one of the North West's leading housing providers, known for delivering high‑quality repairs, maintenance, and customer services across their property portfolio. The organisation is well‑structured, supportive, and committed to improving the lives of residents and communities.
Your new role
As a Planner / Scheduler, you'll play a key role in coordinating repairs and maintenance works across Onward's housing stock. You'll manage daily schedules, allocate jobs to operatives, monitor progress, and ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and within service targets. This is a full‑time, on‑site role in Accrington, working Monday to Friday. Temp contract until end of April.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in a repairs, maintenance, or FM environment
- Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills
- Confidence using job‑management or housing repairs systems
- Excellent communication and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced setting
- A proactive, solution‑focused approach to managing workloads and customer expectations
What you'll get in return
- A competitive hourly rate of £16-£19
- A stable, full‑time position with weekday hours
- The chance to work within a respected housing provider
- A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills
What you need to do now
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