Repairs Planner

Blue Octopus Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK is seeking a Trade Scheduler to manage the diaries of trade operatives efficiently. You will coordinate repairs and servicing appointments while ensuring the operatives have the necessary materials and transport routes. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. A competitive salary of up to £26,000 is offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule operatives diaries to meet appointment commitments.
• Liaise with customers and operatives to arrange and rearrange appointments.
• Prioritise and plan emergency and overdue jobs to meet target timescales.
• Ensure operatives are equipped with correct materials and logical routes.
• Backfill schedules with planned works to maintain productivity.

Job description

Trade Scheduler

Rochester

Up to £26,000

Looking to recruit a Trade Scheduler on a 12 month FTC / Secondment.

One of the UKs leading and award‑winning providers of affordable homes in London, the South‑East and surrounding areas. We provide and manage 50,000 homes to over 100,000 customers. Our ethos is simple by providing customers with a safe and decent home, it allows them to realise their potential, enjoy their environment, and contribute to their community.

As a Trade Scheduler, you will be working within our maintenance and repairs team to coordinate the diaries of trade operatives, ensuring that repairs and servicing appointments are managed efficiently and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule operatives diaries to meet appointment commitments
• Liaise with customers and operatives to arrange and rearrange appointments
• Prioritise and plan emergency and overdue jobs to meet target timescales
• Ensure operatives are equipped with correct materials and logical routes
• Backfill schedules with planned works to maintain productivity

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