We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Repairs Planner to join our Maintenance Team within our social housing portfolio.
This role is key to ensuring properties remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained by effectively coordinating repairs, scheduling resources, and supporting our in-house team and contractors. You will play a vital role in minimising void times, maintaining property standards, and delivering a responsive service to residents and local authority partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational, planning, and leadership skills to make a direct impact in a growing housing business.
Duties
* Plan and manage day-to-day and scheduled repairs across our property portfolio to ensure timely completion and minimal disruption to residents
* Coordinate works between in-house operatives, engineers, and external subcontractors
* Review and triage incoming repair reports via our system (e.g. FixFlo), diagnosing issues where possible and assigning jobs appropriately
* Schedule works based on urgency, compliance requirements, and resource availability
* Manage and track maintenance costs, including labour and subcontractor spend
* Monitor job progress, update schedules, and provide regular updates to internal teams
* Allocate and track compliance works, including Gas Safety Certificates, EICRs, EPCs, and other statutory requirements
* Support stock control and ordering of materials to ensure jobs are completed without delay
* Supervise operatives on larger or complex repair projects, ensuring quality and safety standards are met
* Maintain clear records of works, costs, and completion status using internal systems
Skills
* Proven experience in a planning, scheduling, or coordination role within maintenance, housing, or property management
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities simultaneously
* Ability to work under Pressure with a fast changing environment
* Good understanding of property maintenance, including general repairs, compliance, and housing standards
* Experience working with contractors and in-house maintenance teams
* Ability to assess and triage repair issues from tenant reports or job descriptions
* Confident in tracking costs and managing budgets related to repairs and maintenance
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Previous supervisory or team coordination experience is desirable
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