Impactful Housing Repairs Planner

Mears Group; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension (5% employee)

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Job summary

Mears Group is hiring a Planner in Caerphilly to manage scheduling of operatives and subcontractors for repairs and improvements. The role is full time and permanent, demanding strong organisation and IT literacy to keep on-site work running smoothly.

You'll work 40 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning daily updates, reporting, and stakeholder communications, while maintaining safety and quality standards across projects in South Wales.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Strong IT skills and experience with MS Office are essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities are important.

Responsibilities

• Schedule operatives and subcontractors to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Monitor and update repair jobs daily and manage appointments.
• Support IT systems and ensure PDAs are updated correctly.
• Communicate clearly with residents, operatives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with administrators and contractors for a seamless service.
• Attend meetings or training sessions as required and cover for others when needed.
• Follow Health & Safety requirements at all times and assist with reporting and KPI monitoring.
• Prioritise emergency and urgent jobs to minimise disruption.

Skills

Scheduling

IT literacy

MS Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

MS Office

PDA systems

Job description

Mears Group is hiring a Planner in Caerphilly to manage scheduling of operatives and subcontractors for repairs and improvements. The role is full time and permanent, demanding strong organisation and IT literacy to keep on-site work running smoothly.

You'll work 40 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning daily updates, reporting, and stakeholder communications, while maintaining safety and quality standards across projects in South Wales.