Area Planner Temp to Perm
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.42 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.42 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX2 8NL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4765346_1769524989 |
Summary
Your new company
Working for a housing association in Exeter.
Temp to perm opportunity.
Pay is £13.42 per hour equal to £27,215.
Hours of work - 39 per week 8.30 - 5pm Monday - Friday.
Your new role
* Provide effective planning of regional operative's diaries working closely with the regional operational team to support the achievement of operational KPIs.
* Coordinate the efficient scheduling of maintenance repairs for operating needs and customer requirements within the area.
* Maintain the scheduling system and provide internal and external customers with timely and accurate information.
* Liaise with customer service colleagues in relation to appointments and updating of all systems when operatives report issues.
* Ensure that all written, electronic and telephone enquiries are answered and resolved effectively in accordance with agreed service standards and timescales.
* Work closely with the commercial team in relation to subcontractors purchase orders and variation orders to ensure continued value for money and commercial procedures are followed.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR regulations when processing customer data.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
* Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
* Experience of working within agreed performance targets.
* Excellent oral and written communications.
* Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data and information.
* Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment and under pressure.
* Experience of working with databases.
* Evidence of competency in a relevant trade.
Desirable:
* Experience of working with large volume data processing activities.
* Experience of scheduling work.
* Experience of working with subcontractors.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills.
* Experience of working with invoices / accounts
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working 3 on site - 2 from home
Temp to perm opportunity
Good rate of pay.
Annual leave accrued
Free parking when working on site
Pension contribution
What you need to do now
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