Resource Planner

Clarion Housing
Stevenage
1 year ago
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Description

Salary: £31,849 - £36,912 per annum

Location: Hybrid - Kings Court, Stevenage

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract Type: 12 month Secondment

We're recruiting aResource Plannerto join our team in Stevenage. We're looking for a diligent and resilient person responsible for making sure our repairs and maintenance service is efficiently delivered and is highly customer focused.

As a Resource Planner, you'll be tasked with allocating appointment slots to arrange repairs to residents' properties and track the progress of our team of maintenance operatives to ensure these repairs are completed within their priority deadline. We'll look to you to block out holiday, sickness and staff training time in operatives' diaries, as well as schedule any necessary follow-on works.

Some of the other duties include:

Ensure that all emergencies and appointments are followed up accordingly

Check the previous day's diary to ensure all jobs were completed and closed down

Check operatives are attending appointments throughout the day

Ensure all operatives are fully utilised with minimal travel time in order to maximise productivity

Ideally, you'll already have demonstrable experience of working with resource scheduling software in a logistical customer focused environment and experience of scheduling teams within a repairs and maintenance environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an aptitude for close team working are essential.

Please review the full role profile on our website before applying.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

Not sure who we are and what we do? Click 'apply' to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer.

Closing Date:Tuesday 18th March 2025at midnight.

This vacancy may close without notice.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Stevenage. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least one day per month, increasing to 1 day per week in line with business requirements.

Whilst we recognise the growth and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), it is important we are confident that your application is unique and has been completed without the use of AI technology. Applicants progressing through our selection process are not permitted to use AI technology tools or software.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.






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