Repairs Planner

Build Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited in Slough is seeking a Repairs Planner to coordinate and monitor maintenance and repair works across social housing properties. The role ensures operatives and contractors are deployed efficiently and appointments are met.

This office-based, full-time perm role offers 8am to 5pm hours and a salary in the £27k–£28k range, with a focus on high-quality customer service and data-driven performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning, scheduling, or coordination role, ideally in housing, construction, or maintenance.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficient in IT systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate works orders and appointments for maintenance and repair operatives.
• Manage and optimise daily schedules using job management systems.
• Monitor progress of ongoing jobs, ensuring timely completion and SLAs.
• Communicate effectively with residents to arrange and confirm appointments.
• Liaise with operatives, supervisors, and contractors to ensure resources and materials are available.
• Identify and respond to emergency repair needs promptly.
• Update and maintain accurate records of work orders, schedules, and tenant communications.
• Support the repairs and maintenance team with data reporting and analysis.
• Handle tenant queries and complaints in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Assist in performance monitoring and reporting for operational improvement.

Skills

Planning & scheduling experience

IT systems proficiency

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job management software

Job description

Role: Repairs Planner
Location: Slough, SL3
Hours: 8am to 5pm, full time office based
Type: Perm contract
Salary: £27k to £28k

The Planner is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring maintenance and repair works across social housing properties. The role ensures that operatives and contractors are efficiently deployed, appointments are met, and customers receive a high standard of service.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining property standards and supporting the wider housing and repairs teams.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Plan and allocate works orders and appointments for maintenance and repair operatives.
• Manage and optimise daily schedules using job management systems.
• Monitor progress of ongoing jobs, ensuring timely completion and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Communicate effectively with residents to arrange and confirm appointments.
• Liaise with operatives, supervisors, and contractors to ensure resources and materials are available.
• Identify and respond to emergency repair needs promptly.
• Update and maintain accurate records of work orders, schedules, and tenant communications.
• Support the repairs and maintenance team with data reporting and analysis.
• Handle tenant queries and complaints in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Assist in performance monitoring and reporting for operational improvement.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a planning, scheduling, or coordination role, ideally in housing, construction, or maintenance.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, job management or scheduling software).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a high workload and respond effectively to changing priorities