Location: Croydon
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour
Working Arrangement: Office Based
Sector: Social Housing / Property Services
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Planner to join a busy Property Services team based in Croydon.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating repairs and maintenance appointments, ensuring jobs are allocated efficiently and completed within the required timescales. You will work closely with residents, operatives, contractors and internal teams to provide a smooth and efficient repairs service.
This is an office-based temporary-to-permanent opportunity, offering the chance to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and schedule repairs and maintenance appointments for operatives and contractors.
Allocate jobs based on priority, location, skill set and availability.
Manage and update the repairs system with accurate job and appointment information.
Liaise with residents to arrange and confirm repair appointments.
Communicate with operatives and contractors throughout the day to ensure jobs are progressing as planned.
Monitor outstanding and overdue repairs and take appropriate action.
Reschedule appointments where required and minimise missed appointments.
Ensure emergency, urgent and routine repairs are prioritised appropriately.
Deal with queries from residents, operatives and internal departments.
Maintain accurate records and provide updates on outstanding works.
Support the wider repairs and property services team with general administration.
Ensure all work is carried out in line with relevant policies, procedures and service standards.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience working as a Repairs Planner, Scheduler, Repairs Coordinator or similar role.
Experience within social housing, housing repairs or property maintenance is highly desirable.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise competing demands.
Good attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills.
Experience using repairs management systems is desirable.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
The ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
A proactive approach with the confidence to chase and resolve outstanding issues.
What's on Offer
£17.00 per hour
Temporary to permanent opportunity
Office-based role in Croydon
Opportunity to work within a busy social housing/property services environment
Permanent position available for the right candidate
Immediate start available, subject to checks
If you have experience within repairs planning, scheduling or social housing and are looking for a long-term opportunity in Croydon, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£17.00 - £17.00 per hour