The vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join our Repairs and Maintenance team as a Senior Planner. In this role you will take responsibility for data entry and maintaining of our MRI repairs system. You will be a super-user of the system and manage a team of Work Schedulers whose core function is scheduling work orders through the MRI Repairs appointments system, allocating repair tasks to trade operatives to maximise productivity, while ensuring a safe and high-performing, customer-focused service is maintained. You will strive to ensure that all work is carried out with minimal waiting times, meeting priority targets in compliance with company operating procedures, and achieving all your team’s be successful in this role you will need: Previous experience in a planning role, preferably in the building maintenance sector To be able to lead a small team and work on own initiative Strong motivational skills Experience of working with and delivering KPIs To be IT literate – Outlook, Excel, Word To have previously worked in a customer focused role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices 2 or 3 days a week from our Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required.Shortlisting date: 11 July 2025Interview date: To be confirmedAbout ConnexusConnexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same. We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.