Planner

Livin Housing Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading repairs and maintenance provider is seeking a proactive Planner to join their team in Manchester. This full-time role involves scheduling operatives efficiently, monitoring repair jobs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and IT skills, along with GCSEs in English and Maths. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £28,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Leading pension scheme

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Discounts through Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling and planning multi-trade repairs.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with a customer-first approach.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule operatives and subcontractors effectively.
• Monitor and update repair jobs daily.
• Communicate with residents to keep them informed.
• Assist with reporting and performance monitoring.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent time management

Customer service experience

Education

GCSE in English & Maths

Tools

Job management and scheduling systems

Job description

Annual salary: up to £28,500.00

Planner

Location: Brunswick

Full time / Permanent

Salary: £28,500

Hours: 42.5 hours Monday - Friday

Mears are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. We are a highly responsible partner, committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service, keeping our promises, creating a great place to work, and tackling issues that matter to people and communities.

We are looking for an organised and proactive Planner to join our local repairs team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring repairs are scheduled efficiently, works are allocated to operatives, and jobs are completed quickly and to a high standard. As the key link between residents, operatives, and colleagues, you will help deliver a customer‑focused, responsive repairs service.

Duties

• Schedule operatives and subcontractors to ensure resources are used effectively and repairs are delivered on time.
• Monitor and update repair jobs daily, including appointments, follow‑on works, and overdue tasks.
• Support the use of IT systems, ensuring operatives update their PDAs and schedule of rates are entered correctly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, operatives, and stakeholders to keep everyone informed.
• Work closely with administrators, supervisors, and contractors to ensure a seamless service.
• Cover for other planners when needed and attend meetings or training sessions as required.
• Follow company policies and Health & Safety requirements at all times.
• Assist with reporting and performance monitoring to ensure KPIs and targets are met.
• Help prioritise emergency and urgent jobs to minimise disruption for residents.
• Maintain accurate records, data, and documentation for audits and compliance.
• Support continuous service improvements by suggesting ways to streamline planning and scheduling.
• Provide general administrative support to the repairs team when required.

Role Criteria

• Experience in the above role with similar or the same duties.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, pressurised environment.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use job management and scheduling systems.
• Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills.
• A customer‑first approach with the ability to handle challenging situations.
• Knowledge of repairs and maintenance processes.
• Experience scheduling and planning multi‑trade repairs using an ICT appointing tool.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Leading pension scheme.
• Annual Mears Fun Day – Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies.

Required Qualifications

Customer Service Experience, MCM JOB MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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