Planner role at Mears Group PLC
Salary: £29,500 per annum
Hours: 42.5 hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Location: Hastings
Employment type: Full time / Fixed Term until 30/04/2027
Responsibilities
* Schedule operatives and subcontractors to ensure resources are used effectively and repairs are delivered on time.
* Monitor and update repair jobs daily, including appointments, follow‑on works, and overdue tasks.
* Support the use of IT systems, ensuring operatives update their PDAs and schedule of rates are entered correctly.
* Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, operatives, and stakeholders to keep everyone informed.
* Work closely with administrators, supervisors, and contractors to ensure a seamless service.
* Cover for other planners when needed and attend meetings or training sessions as required.
* Follow company policies and Health & Safety requirements at all times.
* Assist with reporting and performance monitoring to ensure KPIs and targets are met.
* Help prioritise emergency and urgent jobs to minimise disruption for residents.
* Maintain accurate records, data, and documentation for audits and compliance.
* Support continuous service improvements by suggesting ways to streamline planning and scheduling.
* Provide general administrative support to the repairs team when required.
Role Criteria
* Experience in a similar planning role with comparable duties.
* Ability to investigate, evaluate and respond to situations quickly.
* Good IT knowledge, experience with all MS Office packages.
* Ability to make effective decisions based on objective assessment of situations.
* Ability to multitask, control multiple processes simultaneously and share best practice.
* An understanding of the construction industry, including trades, materials, processes and safety.
* Ability to load and maintain data for handheld hardware.
* Excellent organisational skills to manage and organise own workload.
* Capacity to respond to changing priorities in order to meet deadlines.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Leading pension scheme.
* Annual Mears Fun Day.
* Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community.
* Staff perks through Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10 % on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share‑save scheme, etc.
* Family‑friendly policies.
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)
We are here to support you every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
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