Repairs Planner | Hybrid, Temp-to-Perm

Niyaa People; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting a Repairs Planner for a Stockport-based housing team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role focuses on coordinating repairs from initial notification through to completion, with potential progression to a permanent position after a successful temporary period.

You will manage repair requests, arrange inspections, monitor progress and ensure timely follow-up in line with Awaab’s Law requirements and statutory timescales.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, repairs coordination, housing or similar process-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn about damp and mould, Awaab’s Law and housing repairs processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming repair requests and manage repairs inbox.
• Raise repair jobs and schedule inspections and appointments.
• Coordinate with inspectors, contractors, residents and housing teams.
• Monitor repairs from report to completion and track progress.
• Ensure actions are completed within statutory timescales and internal processes.
• Maintain accurate records and update systems; progress and close cases.
• Identify delays or issues in the repairs process and escalate as needed.
• Provide admin support to the housing repairs team.

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive

Busy workload management

Clear communicator

Reliable

Administration experience

Repairs coordination

Housing/ Social housing experience

Job description

Niyaa People is recruiting a Repairs Planner for a Stockport-based housing team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role focuses on coordinating repairs from initial notification through to completion, with potential progression to a permanent position after a successful temporary period.

You will manage repair requests, arrange inspections, monitor progress and ensure timely follow-up in line with Awaab’s Law requirements and statutory timescales.