REPAIRS PLANNER - TEMP UNTIL JAN - CHATHAM

Regen Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A social housing maintenance company based in Chatham is seeking a Repairs Planner to schedule and coordinate maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with technical knowledge of building defects. Responsibilities include managing daily workloads for operatives, monitoring performance, and addressing resident inquiries. This is a temporary position offering £16 per hour until the end of January.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule repair and maintenance tasks for operatives and contractors.
• Allocate resources, including personnel and materials, to maximize productivity.
• Diagnose problems, create accurate work orders, and ensure jobs are completed.
• Ensure contractors provide a high-quality service and manage their performance.
• Handle queries and provide updates to colleagues and residents.
• Monitor work in progress and report on repairs and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to developing and improving processes for service delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Repairs Planner
Location: CHATHAM
Salary: £16PH - TEMP UNTIL END OF JAN
Sector: Social Housing Maintenance

Key responsibilities

• Scheduling and coordination: Plan and schedule repair and maintenance tasks for operatives, contractors, and technicians, managing daily workloads and adjusting schedules as needed.
• Resource management: Allocate resources, including personnel and materials, to maximize productivity and meet performance targets.
• Fault diagnosis and work order management: Use questioning and knowledge of defects to diagnose problems, create accurate work orders, and ensure jobs are completed appropriately.
• Contractor management: Ensure contractors provide a high‑quality service and manage their performance against set priorities.
• Communication: Serve as a point of contact for colleagues and residents, handling queries, providing updates, and addressing complaints in a timely manner.
• Performance monitoring: Monitor work in progress, track progress against targets, and report on repairs and maintenance activities.
• Process improvement: Contribute to developing and improving robust processes to ensure continuous improvement of service delivery.

Required skills and qualifications

• Organizational skills: Exceptional ability to organize, manage time, and handle a high volume of tasks simultaneously.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different stakeholders like customers and colleagues.
• Technical knowledge: Understanding of building defects and repair processes, often supported by knowledge of relevant IT business systems.
• Problem‑solving: Ability to work methodically and solve problems under pressure.

If you feel this REPAIRS PLANNER position is of interest to you, please either apply for the position directly or call Natasha on #removed#. PLEASE email CVs to: