Job Title: Operations Manager (Planning, Scheduling) Reports To: Head of Property Maintenance / Regional Director Location: Typically aligned with regional hubs (e.g., London/South East) Job Purpose To lead, motivate, and manage a team of Repairs Planners and Schedulers to ensure the effective, efficient, and commercially viable dispatch of responsive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance works. The role is directly responsible for driving operative productivity, optimizing travel time, maximizing "First Time Fix" ratios, and ensuring that Hyde's residents receive an exceptional, timely repairs service that meets regulatory and internal KPIs. Jobsite Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Direct line management of a team of Repairs Planners / Schedulers and Lead Schedulers. Responsible for performance management, training, setting daily targets, and conducting regular 1-to-1 reviews. Workforce Optimisation & Resource Planning: Oversee the dynamic scheduling system (typically Opti-time, DRS, or integrated NEC Housing systems) to maximize the daily productivity of field operatives and multi-trade supervisors. KPI Management: Take full accountability for scheduling-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including: Appointments kept vs. missed. Average time to complete emergency and routine repairs. Reduction in jeopardy alerts and unallocated jobs. Jeopardy management (intervening before a job misses its SL...