Senior Planner

Build Recruitment

Senior Planner – Social Housing Repairs
Location: Finsbury Park (Office Based)
Rate: £18.25 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start: ASAP

Our client, a well-established and large social housing repairs contractor, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join their busy team based in Finsbury Park. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong scheduling experience within the repairs or maintenance sector who is looking to progress into a supervisory role.

This position is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent role with a reputable and growing contractor.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing the day-to-day planning and scheduling of reactive maintenance works

Managing and supporting a small team of call handlers/planners

Ensuring operatives’ diaries are effectively scheduled to maximise productivity and meet service level agreements

Monitoring job progress and making adjustments to schedules as required

Acting as a key point of contact between residents, operatives, and internal teams

Handling escalations and ensuring a high level of customer service is maintained

Producing reports and supporting the management team with operational performance

Requirements:

Previous experience in a planning or scheduling role within social housing repairs, maintenance, or facilities management

Experience supervising or supporting a team is highly desirable

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Confident using scheduling systems and Microsoft Office

What’s on Offer:

£18.25 per hour

Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects

Office-based role in Finsbury Park

Opportunity to join a large, established contractor within the social housing sector

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next step in planning or scheduling within social housing repairs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information