Work Planner

JT Recruit Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Work Planner experienced in local authority or housing maintenance. The role involves scheduling repairs and managing diaries for trades and contractors while ensuring excellent communication with customers. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a proactive approach. An immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority or housing association
• Strong administrative skills
• Confidence using scheduling systems

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries for trades and contractors
• Schedule repairs and tenant appointments
• Coordinate emergency rescheduling

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Customer service commitment

Job description

Temporary Work Planner – Local Authority Experience Wanted

Are you experienced in local government or housing maintenance and ready to hit the ground running? We’re looking for a confident Work Planner to join a busy building maintenance team on a temporary basis, helping deliver a first-class service to tenants and residents.

The Role:

You’ll play a key part in keeping operatives fully scheduled, jobs running smoothly, and customers well-informed. Using an electronic diary and scheduling system, you’ll be responsible for planning repairs and maintenance works across a range of trades — ensuring every appointment counts.

• Coordinate and manage diaries for in-house trades, contractors, and surveyors
• Schedule repairs, follow-on works, and tenant appointments using digital systems
• Respond quickly to absences or emergencies with smart rescheduling
• Liaise with customer service teams, supervisors, and tenants to resolve issues
• Keep back-end systems updated with skills, holidays, and operational info
• Monitor performance, prepare reports, and support service improvements

You’ll Need:

• Previous experience in a local authority, housing association, or public sector maintenance setting
• Strong admin and organisational skills with a proactive approach
• Confidence using appointment and scheduling systems (training provided)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• A commitment to customer service and efficient service delivery
• Immediate start for the right candidate
• A chance to support vital public services
• Great opportunity to use your sector knowledge in a meaningful role
• Build valuable experience with a respected team

Ready to plan for success?
Apply today and be part of something that keeps communities running. Send your application to [e-mail],who is a recruitment professional based at the Derby office and has been servicing the Public Sector since 2002, she focuses on building strong relationships and is dedicated to providing an excellent service and is highly motivated by the people she works with and the people she places.