Gas Planner

Cardo (Wales & West); Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A building maintenance services company is seeking a Gas Planner in Slough. This role involves planning and scheduling gas servicing and repairs while ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, with a background in housing or gas services. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in public housing and improving lives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a planning or coordination role.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with tenants and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate gas servicing and installations.
• Monitor engineers’ schedules to maximise productivity.
• Liaise with tenants for appointment scheduling.
• Track compliance with service requirements.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Knowledge of social housing repairs

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Problem-solving

Tools

Housing management software

Repairs management software

Scheduling software

Job description

About Cardo Group

Cardo Group is a leading provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and public bodies across the UK. With over 1,000 colleagues operating in South Wales, the South West, London, the South East, the Midlands, and Scotland, we continue to expand with ambitious plans for nationwide growth.

We deliver a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of our clients and their residents, including:

• Retrofit and energy efficiency upgrades
• Responsive repairs, voids, and disrepair (including damp & mould)
• Compliance and statutory servicing
• Refurbishment and project works
• Mechanical and electrical (M&E) services
• Commercial building maintenance
• Planned maintenance aligned to the Decent Homes Standard

At the heart of our work is a commitment to delivering high-quality services that improve homes and enhance lives. We are equally dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive workplace. Diversity drives innovation, and inclusion builds stronger teams. At Cardo Group, every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We celebrate differences, champion equality, and ensure our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. Together, we are building not only better projects – but a better, fairer future.

We are currently looking for a Gas Planner to join our team in Slough.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and allocate gas servicing, repairs, and installation works to engineers in line with priorities and compliance deadlines (e.g., annual LGSR requirements).
• Monitor engineers’ diaries, optimising routes and workloads to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Liaise with tenants to arrange convenient appointment times, ensuring excellent resident care and communication.
• Track and report on progress of gas servicing programmes, ensuring 100% compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to emergency jobs and reallocate resources when urgent priorities arise.
• Maintain accurate records of completed, cancelled, and outstanding jobs using housing/repairs management systems.
• Work closely with the Compliance, Repairs, and Customer Service teams to resolve access issues and escalate non-compliance risks.
• Provide performance data and reports to managers, highlighting risks to programme delivery.
• Ensure all planning activity complies with health and safety, regulatory, and company policies.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a planning, scheduling, or coordination role (ideally within housing, maintenance, or gas services).
• Knowledge of social housing repairs.
• Strong IT skills, with experience using housing management, repairs, or scheduling software.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with tenants, engineers, and managers effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to service delivery.

Why Join Cardo Group?

At Cardo Group, we are growing, evolving, and building a stable foundation for long-term success. When you join us, you become part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

• Equity – We ensure fair opportunities for growth and success, removing barriers that may stand in the way.
• Diversity – We embrace different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, knowing that diversity fuels creativity and progress.
• Inclusion – We foster a culture where every team member has a voice and feels a true sense of belonging.

At Cardo Group, EDI is more than a policy; it’s part of who we are. We actively promote an environment where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive.

Join us and be part of a company that values you—exactly as you are.

Company: Cardo Group

Job Type: Permanent

Job Location: Slough

Position: Gas Planner