Planner
Permanent
Based in Basildon
(Apply online only)
27500

About the Role

Joining our team, you'll be responsible for high volumes of calls liaising with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, and supervisors to schedule appointments, ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given. You will excel in dealing with residents as part of our back-office using a range of communication methods including telephone and email.

Using our in-house system, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of subcontractor works whilst ensuring the customer is kept informed. You will need to work closely with the subcontractors and attend review meeting discussing their performance and areas for improvement.

About You

andidates will have the following:

Social Housing and Repair and Maintenance background.
Competent in communicating with direct operatives, subcontractors, and residents.
Basic building maintenance knowledge e.g. duration required to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks.
Planning knowledge of what works can be sequenced or can be undertaken concurrently.
Ability to prioritise works and ensure works-in-progress jobs are within target and appointed where practicable.
Good level of written English
Good computer skills
Good project management skills
Good communication skills e.g. ability to communicate with different stakeholders at different levels
Passionate about service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Enhanced Pension Plan
Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
Life Assurance & Accident Cover
Share Save
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
Cycle to Work
Volunteering (2 days paid)
Learning & Development Opportunities
Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
Loyalty & Values Awards
Funded Professional Subscription