Scheduler Planner - trades people

We are recruiting for experienced EngineerSchedulers (Controllers) to work in our Head Office in Houghton Regis. This role would suit either ex-trades or someone with previous experience in a similar role running Engineers.

The role is to lead a team of 5-6 trades people (e.g. carpenters, electricians, plumbers) and act as their main point of contact. Liaising with tenants, they raise property repair jobs and allocate to the correct trade.

Communication, organisation and problem-solving are some of the key skills required for this role.

Working in social housing reactive repairs is interesting, rewarding, varied and fast-paced.

Our people are committed to providing the very best customer care and service to our clients. In return, we provide a great working environment, job satisfaction and opportunities for career progression.

Main Responsibilities :

• Running daily schedules for team of 5-6 trade Operatives (electricians, plumbers, etc)
• Continually liaising with trade Operatives, tenants and clients (local authority or housing association) by phone, email and live chat regarding updates on repairs
• Arranging parts or materials for click / collect where not available from usual suppliers

Logging multiple engineer work requests onto the in-house job management system and tracking each re...