Planner

Permanent Role - Full-Time – 42.5 hours per weekSalary up to £27,846 per annumMPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance.Delivering a range of property services, including reactive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide including, Orbit: one of the largest housing providers in the midlands, east Anglia and the southeast.About the Role:As a Planner within our MPS branch, the main duties will include being part of a local repairs team which ensures that works orders are scheduled through the In-house appointments system, repairs works are allocated to trade operatives and all works are carried out with minimal average turnaround time.Support the scheduling of operative and sub-contract resource to ensure effective resource management, delivery of a customer focussed repairs service and that performance targets are met / achieved.Ensure IT systems are operated effectively, operatives are using and updating their PDAs appropriately and schedule of rate codes are inputted correctly.Ensure repairs are monitored and updated on an ongoing basis in relation to job status, including jobs raised booked within target time, cancelled works orders, repairs without appointments, overdue jobs and all follow on jobs are actioned by the end of each day.Ensure the customer experience is central to all activities by adopting a professional manner when communicating with service users, clients, and both internal/external stakeholdersRole Criteria:Excellent telephone communication skillsExperience within an office environmentIT literateAbility to work as part of a teamAll our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.Benefits we can offer you25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAnnual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard workVolunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much moreFamily friendly policiesAccess to EAP Counselling sessionsCandidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Lauren BelliniIf you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible 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) to coincide with this, 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. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.About UsWe are the people behind the smileAt Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK.Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility #J-18808-Ljbffr