Lead Repairs Planner – Full Time
Location: HP14 4XE
We’re looking for a confident and proactive Repairs Planner to guide a small team and ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of maintenance operations for a purpose-driven service provider on a mission to decarbonise the built environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of four schedulers, working at the heart of a busy service centre that delivers reactive, planned, and void maintenance services across a diverse property portfolio.
What You’ll Do
As the Lead Repairs Planner, you’ll play a key role in both day-to-day operations and team performance, including:
Managing and supporting a team of 4 Schedulers to meet KPIs and service targets
Holding regular 1-2-1s, coaching sessions, and performance reviews
Monitoring individual and team performance against contractual and internal SLAs
Liaising with clients, residents, and engineers to ensure clear communication and effective planning
Overseeing scheduling and coordination of planned/reactive works
Identifying resourcing needs, streamlining workflows, and promoting best practice
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines scheduling experience with proven team leadership, ideally in a maintenance or facilities management setting.
You’ll need:
Management experience
Strong experience in scheduling/coordinating maintenance or engineering teams
Experience leading or supervising a team, including performance management and coaching
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Confidence in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
Good understanding of KPIs, SLAs, and operational service delivery
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and scheduling/CRM systems
Desirable: Experience in a customer-focused service centre or working within housing/accommodation contracts.
Why Join?
Be part of a forward-thinking organisation driving the UK’s transition to net zero
Work in a supportive and collaborative culture with a clear social and environmental mission
Contribute to meaningful work that improves homes, lives, and communities
If you're ready to lead a high-performing team, deliver exceptional service, and make an impact in a company with purpose — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your updated CV or call Leah Seber at Build Recruitment
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