Planner Scheduler

Build Recruitment Limited; Brampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month fixed-term contract

Permanent role potential

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Area Planner for a well-established housing organisation in Sheffield. The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a genuine opportunity to go permanent and an immediate start.

You’ll link residents with repairs teams, schedule responsive repair appointments, manage diaries, and coordinate jobs to deliver a high-quality service. Monday–Friday, office-based in Sheffield.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Track record of meeting performance targets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Methodical, data accuracy and procedure adherence.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with pressure.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate responsive repair appointments across a designated area.
• Allocate work to ensure timely, high-quality service.
• Manage diaries and coordinate jobs to support repairs delivery.
• Collaborate with operatives and internal teams.
• Accurately record data and maintain clear records.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

Data recording

Diary management

Tools

Databases

Job description

Planner – Sheffield £13.88 PAYE per hour 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity). Are you an organised, customer-focused professional looking for a role with real long-term potential? We’re recruiting an Area Planner for a well-established housing organisation in Sheffield, offering an initial 6-month contract with a strong view to permanent employment for the right candidate.

The Role

As Area Planner, you’ll be the vital link between residents and repairs teams, ensuring responsive repair appointments are scheduled and coordinated efficiently. You’ll work closely with operatives and internal departments to deliver a high-quality service through effective planning, diary management, and job coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Scheduling and coordinating responsive repair appointments across a designated area
• Allocating work efficiently to ensure residents receive a timely, high-quality service
• Managing diaries and coordinating jobs to support the smooth delivery of repairs
• Working collaboratively with operatives and internal teams
• Accurately recording data and maintaining clear records

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a customer-focused environment
• A track record of working to agreed performance targets
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Methodical approach with the ability to follow procedures and record data accurately
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Experience of working with databases

What’s on Offer

• £13.88 per hour
• 6-month initial contract with a genuine opportunity to go permanent
• Monday–Friday office-based role in Sheffield
• Immediate start available
• Supportive team environment within a reputable housing organisation