We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Planning Assistant to join our clients team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience scheduling Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and a passion for client satisfaction. This role requires a proactive approach to coordinating maintenance tasks, ensuring that all tasks are suitably scheduled, conducted and evidenced to the client. The Planning Assistant will work closely with our clients team of engineers, providing support and feeding key information as required. Responsibilities are largely limited to a specified client, owning a portfolio of assets across Wales, however, cover for other clients and support to the rest of the Maintenance team during colleagues' leave and busy periods may be required. Travel to maintenance sites is not required. Responsibilities Assist in the administrative tasks associated with the contract. Interpret engineer feedback to schedule remedial works. Manage and update the client-specific PPM Trackers as required. Ensure PPM tasks are completed, within SLA as planned. Support senior maintenance staff in supervising tasks and reporting on contract performance as needed. Maintain a clean and organised work environment, adhering to safety protocols at all times. Provide excellent customer service when interacting with staff and/or external clients. Update client and give assurances of progress during regular twice-weekly meetings. Experience Proven scheduling knowledge is essential, with experience in PPM being highly desirable. Previous experience in a maintenance company or similar environment is a highly valued advantage. Strong coordination skills with the ability to oversee multiple sites effectively. Familiarity with data entry and Excel would be desirable, whilst computer literacy is essential. Skills in customer service is advantageous, ensuring a positive experience for clients and staff. Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is necessary for clear communication within the team. We invite candidates who are enthusiastic about maintenance work and possess the required skills to apply for this exciting opportunity. This position will start as temporary then could lead to a permanent position with a slight pay increase. Please apply or contact Katie at Ionic Recruitment!
Mar 14, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Planning Assistant to join our clients team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience scheduling Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and a passion for client satisfaction. This role requires a proactive approach to coordinating maintenance tasks, ensuring that all tasks are suitably scheduled, conducted and evidenced to the client. The Planning Assistant will work closely with our clients team of engineers, providing support and feeding key information as required. Responsibilities are largely limited to a specified client, owning a portfolio of assets across Wales, however, cover for other clients and support to the rest of the Maintenance team during colleagues' leave and busy periods may be required. Travel to maintenance sites is not required. Responsibilities Assist in the administrative tasks associated with the contract. Interpret engineer feedback to schedule remedial works. Manage and update the client-specific PPM Trackers as required. Ensure PPM tasks are completed, within SLA as planned. Support senior maintenance staff in supervising tasks and reporting on contract performance as needed. Maintain a clean and organised work environment, adhering to safety protocols at all times. Provide excellent customer service when interacting with staff and/or external clients. Update client and give assurances of progress during regular twice-weekly meetings. Experience Proven scheduling knowledge is essential, with experience in PPM being highly desirable. Previous experience in a maintenance company or similar environment is a highly valued advantage. Strong coordination skills with the ability to oversee multiple sites effectively. Familiarity with data entry and Excel would be desirable, whilst computer literacy is essential. Skills in customer service is advantageous, ensuring a positive experience for clients and staff. Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is necessary for clear communication within the team. We invite candidates who are enthusiastic about maintenance work and possess the required skills to apply for this exciting opportunity. This position will start as temporary then could lead to a permanent position with a slight pay increase. Please apply or contact Katie at Ionic Recruitment!
P6 Project Planner Halesowen Permanent Part Time Over 3 days a week Salary is DOE We are currently seeking a P6 Project Planner to join our expanding client s team based in Halesowen, West Midlands. This growing and dynamic company are looking for a P6 Project Planner / Scheduler with expert knowledge in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project software. What s in it for you? Hours of work: Part time, 3 days 8:00am to 4:30pm Holidays: 26 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rota) Pension Scheme Health Package Free off-road parking The roles and responsibilities of a P6 Project Planner : Have significant experience and knowledge with scheduling management of projects Provide professional programming assistance to the technical teams and site teams. Monitor progress of projects and regularly update programmes detailing delays and incorporating changes. Highlight potential programming issues early to site teams to manage and take mitigating action. Accurate planning logic and base lining to demonstrate recoverable delays. Tender and delivery experience on a range of commercial construction projects (£20,000 3 million). Ambitious and self-motivated individual, able to think on your feet. Able to manage workload and time efficiently. Requirements of the P6 Project Planner: A Degree in construction or an engineering related field A minimum of five year s construction experience and good organisational skills Must be proficient in the use of Primavera P6 Full UK Driving Licence Experience in the use of Project Commander or Microsoft Project would be beneficial What happens after you apply for this role? Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
Mar 13, 2025
Full time
P6 Project Planner Halesowen Permanent Part Time Over 3 days a week Salary is DOE We are currently seeking a P6 Project Planner to join our expanding client s team based in Halesowen, West Midlands. This growing and dynamic company are looking for a P6 Project Planner / Scheduler with expert knowledge in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project software. What s in it for you? Hours of work: Part time, 3 days 8:00am to 4:30pm Holidays: 26 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rota) Pension Scheme Health Package Free off-road parking The roles and responsibilities of a P6 Project Planner : Have significant experience and knowledge with scheduling management of projects Provide professional programming assistance to the technical teams and site teams. Monitor progress of projects and regularly update programmes detailing delays and incorporating changes. Highlight potential programming issues early to site teams to manage and take mitigating action. Accurate planning logic and base lining to demonstrate recoverable delays. Tender and delivery experience on a range of commercial construction projects (£20,000 3 million). Ambitious and self-motivated individual, able to think on your feet. Able to manage workload and time efficiently. Requirements of the P6 Project Planner: A Degree in construction or an engineering related field A minimum of five year s construction experience and good organisational skills Must be proficient in the use of Primavera P6 Full UK Driving Licence Experience in the use of Project Commander or Microsoft Project would be beneficial What happens after you apply for this role? Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Construction Planner/Scheduler to join our growing team. As a Junior Planner/Scheduler, you will support the planning and scheduling of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest in construction planning, who is eager to develop their skills and grow within the industry. Key Responsibilities: Assist with Project Scheduling: Help to create and maintain project schedules, including preparing detailed schedules and timelines for the various stages of the construction process. Monitor Project Progress: Track project milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation to ensure projects are progressing as per schedule. Collaborate with Project Teams: Work closely with site managers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide accurate planning support. Data Entry & Reporting: Enter and update project data in planning software and generate reports that track project status, delays, and changes. Support the Project Manager: Provide support to senior planners and project managers with any scheduling and planning activities, including managing change requests, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation plans. Assist in Resource Planning: Help with the allocation of resources (labour, materials, equipment) based on project schedules and timelines. Quality Control: Ensure that schedules and planning documents comply with company policies, industry standards, and client requirements. Review & Revise Schedules: Work on revisions and adjustments to project schedules as required, especially when changes occur (delays, weather impacts, etc.). Site Visits: Attend site visits when necessary to understand on-the-ground progress and challenges. Skills & Qualifications: Educational Background: A degree or relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with significant experience in construction planning will also be considered. Experience: Some experience in construction scheduling or planning (including internships or placements) would be advantageous, but not essential. Familiarity with planning software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Asta Powerproject is desirable. Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse construction project data, identify potential issues, and propose practical solutions. Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in preparing and reviewing schedules and reports. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams, contractors, and clients. Organisational Skills: Able to work in a structured manner and manage multiple tasks concurrently. Problem-Solving Ability: Quick to identify potential delays or risks in schedules and suggest corrective actions. Desirable: Knowledge of UK construction regulations and health & safety standards. Familiarity with tendering and budgeting processes. Understanding of resource management and logistics in construction. A proactive attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Benefits: Competitive salary with opportunities for career development. Support for professional qualifications. Generous annual leave (plus public holidays). Pension scheme. Flexible working hours (depending on the project). Access to construction industry training and certifications. A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Mar 12, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Construction Planner/Scheduler to join our growing team. As a Junior Planner/Scheduler, you will support the planning and scheduling of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest in construction planning, who is eager to develop their skills and grow within the industry. Key Responsibilities: Assist with Project Scheduling: Help to create and maintain project schedules, including preparing detailed schedules and timelines for the various stages of the construction process. Monitor Project Progress: Track project milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation to ensure projects are progressing as per schedule. Collaborate with Project Teams: Work closely with site managers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide accurate planning support. Data Entry & Reporting: Enter and update project data in planning software and generate reports that track project status, delays, and changes. Support the Project Manager: Provide support to senior planners and project managers with any scheduling and planning activities, including managing change requests, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation plans. Assist in Resource Planning: Help with the allocation of resources (labour, materials, equipment) based on project schedules and timelines. Quality Control: Ensure that schedules and planning documents comply with company policies, industry standards, and client requirements. Review & Revise Schedules: Work on revisions and adjustments to project schedules as required, especially when changes occur (delays, weather impacts, etc.). Site Visits: Attend site visits when necessary to understand on-the-ground progress and challenges. Skills & Qualifications: Educational Background: A degree or relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with significant experience in construction planning will also be considered. Experience: Some experience in construction scheduling or planning (including internships or placements) would be advantageous, but not essential. Familiarity with planning software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Asta Powerproject is desirable. Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse construction project data, identify potential issues, and propose practical solutions. Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in preparing and reviewing schedules and reports. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams, contractors, and clients. Organisational Skills: Able to work in a structured manner and manage multiple tasks concurrently. Problem-Solving Ability: Quick to identify potential delays or risks in schedules and suggest corrective actions. Desirable: Knowledge of UK construction regulations and health & safety standards. Familiarity with tendering and budgeting processes. Understanding of resource management and logistics in construction. A proactive attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Benefits: Competitive salary with opportunities for career development. Support for professional qualifications. Generous annual leave (plus public holidays). Pension scheme. Flexible working hours (depending on the project). Access to construction industry training and certifications. A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Job: Planner / Scheduler Area: Chertsey Salary: 17.06 per hour My client a leading social housing provider are currently seeking a Planner to come on board for their housing Reactive Maintenance contract. Responsibilities for the Planner role are: Liaising with supervisors and tenants Planning workloads for Operative Managing high volume calls from tenants in regard to repair issues Booking repairs with via phone/emails What we are looking for: Strong administrative skills and ability operate a computerized database system Experience in working with Microsoft Office Experience gained within a social housing environment is beneficial If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today
Mar 04, 2025
Contract
Job: Planner / Scheduler Area: Chertsey Salary: 17.06 per hour My client a leading social housing provider are currently seeking a Planner to come on board for their housing Reactive Maintenance contract. Responsibilities for the Planner role are: Liaising with supervisors and tenants Planning workloads for Operative Managing high volume calls from tenants in regard to repair issues Booking repairs with via phone/emails What we are looking for: Strong administrative skills and ability operate a computerized database system Experience in working with Microsoft Office Experience gained within a social housing environment is beneficial If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today
Job Title: Business Planner Location: Wakefield Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (1-hour break) Pay: £12.22 per hour (+ overtime as needed) About the Role We re hiring a Business Planner for a leading property and security management company in Wakefield. You ll manage work scheduling, track job progress, and ensure efficient use of resources within the security, mould eradication and pest control contracts, while maintaining customer service standards. Key Responsibilities • Schedule and monitor jobs to meet contract deadlines. • Update and maintain systems daily (SLAs, team allocations, job tracking). • Ensure teams have operational PDAs and process work orders. • Optimise staff schedules around holidays and sickness. • Manage workloads, monitor job progress, and liaise with teams. • Control costs related to labour, transport, and stock management. • Handle customer queries and support office administration. Skills & Experience • Experience in scheduling/service dispatch (computerised systems preferred). • Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. • Good geographical knowledge and understanding of transport constraints. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. Software & Systems (Training Provided) • Hireman, Scheduler, PDA & Tracker systems • Excel (reporting), Google Earth (property assessments) • Email and internal communication tools Interested? Send your CV to (url removed) or call Faye on (phone number removed).
Mar 04, 2025
Contract
Job Title: Business Planner Location: Wakefield Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (1-hour break) Pay: £12.22 per hour (+ overtime as needed) About the Role We re hiring a Business Planner for a leading property and security management company in Wakefield. You ll manage work scheduling, track job progress, and ensure efficient use of resources within the security, mould eradication and pest control contracts, while maintaining customer service standards. Key Responsibilities • Schedule and monitor jobs to meet contract deadlines. • Update and maintain systems daily (SLAs, team allocations, job tracking). • Ensure teams have operational PDAs and process work orders. • Optimise staff schedules around holidays and sickness. • Manage workloads, monitor job progress, and liaise with teams. • Control costs related to labour, transport, and stock management. • Handle customer queries and support office administration. Skills & Experience • Experience in scheduling/service dispatch (computerised systems preferred). • Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. • Good geographical knowledge and understanding of transport constraints. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. Software & Systems (Training Provided) • Hireman, Scheduler, PDA & Tracker systems • Excel (reporting), Google Earth (property assessments) • Email and internal communication tools Interested? Send your CV to (url removed) or call Faye on (phone number removed).
Ford & Stanley Recruitment
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
Project Planner/Production Planner Hybrid £59,000 With Excellent Benefits The Opportunity After securing a £500 million train order, a global Rail leader of turnkey solutions, rail transportation and technology within Rolling Stock, has an essential requirement for a Project Planner on a permanent basis. You will play an instrumental roll in the planning for crucial milestones, taking ownership of the project plan, and holding the business accountable to it. With excellent benefits and a focus on personal growth, in this role you will get to work on huge, multi-billion-pound projects, providing big solutions in a relaxed environment, where doing the job properly is valued far above getting it done quickly. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules that detail tasks, milestones, and deadlines. Work closely with the Programme Manager, Project Managers, and delivery function leads to establish and maintain contract delivery programmes and plans as required to satisfy our contractual obligations Manage any adjustments to the project scope, schedule, and budget using proven verification methods. Liaise with PMs to manage the provision of appropriate resources and expertise to successfully deliver the project control activities. Collaborate with functional planners, on-site teams and other relevant professionals to complete turnaround reports and returns. Support the development, integration and optimisation of project programmes Support robust monthly project updates, project risk registers and project processes. Regularly assess project performance, focusing on both short-term achievements and long-term outcomes. Utilise sophisticated systems and techniques to measure project performance accurately. Maintain thorough and up-to-date project documentation. The Candidate: Strong planning experience/production planner/planning Advantageous - competent with P6 (Primavera) software. Spreadsheet / O365 / Sharepoint capable Able to work on own initiative Location Newton Aycliffe (3 times a week), with occasional travel to London. Salary: Up to £59,000 plus Pension Private Medical Insurance Personal Accident Insurance Dental Insurance Health Screening Group Income Protection Employee Assistance Programme Group Life Assurance Buy and Sell Annual Leave Cycle To Work Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Gym Membership Season Ticket Loan Eye Care Dining/Leisure Card Travel Insurance How the apply for the Project Planner role : If you are interested in the Project Planner role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. Likely Job Titles : Production Planner, Project Coordinator, Project Scheduler, Project Manager (Planning), Planning Specialist, Project Scheduling Analyst, Operations Planner, Strategic Planner, Program Planner, Project Control Analyst, Planning Engineer, Project Planning Lead, Resource Planner, Construction Planner, Timeline Planner, Project Scheduler Specialist, Project Planning Coordinator. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. 1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. 2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. 3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. 4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Feb 25, 2025
Full time
Project Planner/Production Planner Hybrid £59,000 With Excellent Benefits The Opportunity After securing a £500 million train order, a global Rail leader of turnkey solutions, rail transportation and technology within Rolling Stock, has an essential requirement for a Project Planner on a permanent basis. You will play an instrumental roll in the planning for crucial milestones, taking ownership of the project plan, and holding the business accountable to it. With excellent benefits and a focus on personal growth, in this role you will get to work on huge, multi-billion-pound projects, providing big solutions in a relaxed environment, where doing the job properly is valued far above getting it done quickly. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules that detail tasks, milestones, and deadlines. Work closely with the Programme Manager, Project Managers, and delivery function leads to establish and maintain contract delivery programmes and plans as required to satisfy our contractual obligations Manage any adjustments to the project scope, schedule, and budget using proven verification methods. Liaise with PMs to manage the provision of appropriate resources and expertise to successfully deliver the project control activities. Collaborate with functional planners, on-site teams and other relevant professionals to complete turnaround reports and returns. Support the development, integration and optimisation of project programmes Support robust monthly project updates, project risk registers and project processes. Regularly assess project performance, focusing on both short-term achievements and long-term outcomes. Utilise sophisticated systems and techniques to measure project performance accurately. Maintain thorough and up-to-date project documentation. The Candidate: Strong planning experience/production planner/planning Advantageous - competent with P6 (Primavera) software. Spreadsheet / O365 / Sharepoint capable Able to work on own initiative Location Newton Aycliffe (3 times a week), with occasional travel to London. Salary: Up to £59,000 plus Pension Private Medical Insurance Personal Accident Insurance Dental Insurance Health Screening Group Income Protection Employee Assistance Programme Group Life Assurance Buy and Sell Annual Leave Cycle To Work Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Gym Membership Season Ticket Loan Eye Care Dining/Leisure Card Travel Insurance How the apply for the Project Planner role : If you are interested in the Project Planner role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. Likely Job Titles : Production Planner, Project Coordinator, Project Scheduler, Project Manager (Planning), Planning Specialist, Project Scheduling Analyst, Operations Planner, Strategic Planner, Program Planner, Project Control Analyst, Planning Engineer, Project Planning Lead, Resource Planner, Construction Planner, Timeline Planner, Project Scheduler Specialist, Project Planning Coordinator. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. 1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. 2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. 3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. 4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
We are working with a provider of affordable housing, who are looking to recruit a Scheduling Co-ordinator on a temporary basis. Based in the organisations Eastleigh office, you will be required to schedule, coordinate, monitor and proactively manage the Damp and Mould Decorators and Surveyors diaries to deliver an effective service. Key Duties include: Taking ownership of the coordination of the Operatives diaries to deliver an effective service. To ensure works are completed in line with KPI s and SLA Liaising with the Senior Managers, Surveyors, Operatives to effectively coordinate works to ensure that all requirements from all areas are fulfilled so that they are completed efficiently, and excellent customer service is provided. Liaising and engaging with customers to schedule in appointments and to keep them up to date. Where there could be possible legal implications ensure there is a strong emphasis on providing an excellent customer service. Co-ordinating Electrical, Gas, EPC, Asbestos Surveys and any other documents relevant to the case. Ensuring all relevant certifications are up to date Ensuring the raising of PO s and the purchase ledger process are compliant with the business financial requirements. Working with surveyors to raise jobs when required, including liaising with Sub Contractors as necessary. Management of performance and assurance spreadsheets, raising jobs as required. Interrogating data to ensure work is scheduled in by priority We are looking for someone with experience of scheduling jobs, excellent customer service skills, and strong communication, organisational and prioritisation skills. You will ideally have previously worked for a housing provider, maintenance contractor or Utilities company. For more information, or to apply, please submit your CV
Feb 20, 2025
Contract
We are working with a provider of affordable housing, who are looking to recruit a Scheduling Co-ordinator on a temporary basis. Based in the organisations Eastleigh office, you will be required to schedule, coordinate, monitor and proactively manage the Damp and Mould Decorators and Surveyors diaries to deliver an effective service. Key Duties include: Taking ownership of the coordination of the Operatives diaries to deliver an effective service. To ensure works are completed in line with KPI s and SLA Liaising with the Senior Managers, Surveyors, Operatives to effectively coordinate works to ensure that all requirements from all areas are fulfilled so that they are completed efficiently, and excellent customer service is provided. Liaising and engaging with customers to schedule in appointments and to keep them up to date. Where there could be possible legal implications ensure there is a strong emphasis on providing an excellent customer service. Co-ordinating Electrical, Gas, EPC, Asbestos Surveys and any other documents relevant to the case. Ensuring all relevant certifications are up to date Ensuring the raising of PO s and the purchase ledger process are compliant with the business financial requirements. Working with surveyors to raise jobs when required, including liaising with Sub Contractors as necessary. Management of performance and assurance spreadsheets, raising jobs as required. Interrogating data to ensure work is scheduled in by priority We are looking for someone with experience of scheduling jobs, excellent customer service skills, and strong communication, organisational and prioritisation skills. You will ideally have previously worked for a housing provider, maintenance contractor or Utilities company. For more information, or to apply, please submit your CV
Project Planner
London / Bristol / Leeds / Manchester
Permanent Staff Position
Our client is a leading global consultancy service business with an excellent reputation for their breadth of capability and their capacity to provide innovative solutions for challenging projects within the water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, defence, energy, and international development sectors.
They are seeking experienced Project Planners to work within our Project Controls team on a series of security, defence, and nuclear sector projects. Flexibility with location - role can be based from any of their regional offices, but the majority of work can be undertaken remotely,
Skills & Experience
You will be an experienced project planner and scheduler, who will undertake planning and scheduling functions and performance monitoring. This includes:
Development and updating of programmes.
Submission of NEC-compliant programmes for acceptance.
Using the principles of DCMA to undertake integrity checks on supply chain and 2nd party programmes.
Maintenance, control, analysis and recovery-plan activities, through all stages of the Project Life Cycle.
You will be capable of planning and scheduling major infrastructure, new build and refurbishment construction projects, including those with significant non-routine requirements. You should be proficient in developing programmes from “first principles” and be comfortable with the concepts of three-point estimates of time, the provision of time risk allowance and production of risk-adjusted programmes.
Our client is looking for an agile practitioner who can build relationships, communicate with and support the projects and programme teams, while bringing an innovative approach to problem solving and scheduling.
You should have experience of using all industry-standard planning software, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Asta Powerproject. Experience of Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) would be an advantage. Training will be provided in the use of tools to produce Monte Carlo simulations, such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Predict! and riskHive Arrisca.
Rewards
Our client has long recognised that their success is built on the expertise and dedication of their employees. They provide a collaborative and flexible environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. They are also proud to offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Project Planner
London / Bristol / Leeds / Manchester
Permanent Staff Position
Our client is a leading global consultancy service business with an excellent reputation for their breadth of capability and their capacity to provide innovative solutions for challenging projects within the water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, defence, energy, and international development sectors.
They are seeking experienced Project Planners to work within our Project Controls team on a series of security, defence, and nuclear sector projects. Flexibility with location - role can be based from any of their regional offices, but the majority of work can be undertaken remotely,
Skills & Experience
You will be an experienced project planner and scheduler, who will undertake planning and scheduling functions and performance monitoring. This includes:
Development and updating of programmes.
Submission of NEC-compliant programmes for acceptance.
Using the principles of DCMA to undertake integrity checks on supply chain and 2nd party programmes.
Maintenance, control, analysis and recovery-plan activities, through all stages of the Project Life Cycle.
You will be capable of planning and scheduling major infrastructure, new build and refurbishment construction projects, including those with significant non-routine requirements. You should be proficient in developing programmes from “first principles” and be comfortable with the concepts of three-point estimates of time, the provision of time risk allowance and production of risk-adjusted programmes.
Our client is looking for an agile practitioner who can build relationships, communicate with and support the projects and programme teams, while bringing an innovative approach to problem solving and scheduling.
You should have experience of using all industry-standard planning software, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Asta Powerproject. Experience of Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) would be an advantage. Training will be provided in the use of tools to produce Monte Carlo simulations, such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Predict! and riskHive Arrisca.
Rewards
Our client has long recognised that their success is built on the expertise and dedication of their employees. They provide a collaborative and flexible environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. They are also proud to offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Full-Time, Permanent position
Based in South London
Salary: £25-30k
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners / Schedulers / Customer Service Advisors to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position, based in South London.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on system
Managing operatives diaries
General administration
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Full-Time, Permanent position
Based in South London
Salary: £25-30k
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners / Schedulers / Customer Service Advisors to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position, based in South London.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on system
Managing operatives diaries
General administration
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Full-Time, Permanent position
Based in South London
Salary: £25-30k
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners / Schedulers / Customer Service Advisors to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position, based in South London.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on system
Managing operatives diaries
General administration
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Full-Time, Permanent position
Based in South London
Salary: £25-30k
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners / Schedulers / Customer Service Advisors to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position, based in South London.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on system
Managing operatives diaries
General administration
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Company Info
Our Client is a successful, stable, long-established team of highways construction experts. They are based in East Sussex, working across the South East. Their business has grown sustainably by 50% over the last few years, allowing them to invest heavily in these new initiatives as well as in training our people in new technology.
With a strong view that people are the most important part of their business, they focus and invest a lot into their team and to quote directly from them; “We respect them, we reward them, and we expect the best from them.”
They are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach and look after their people. They deliver projects on time and to exceptional standards and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional, qualified people to join our team. Could this be you?
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Scheduler/Operations Assistant to join our client’s fast-paced and growing team in Sussex. You’ll enjoy a varied role reporting to our Operations Manager and working closely with the senior management team.
We are looking for someone commercially minded, who is a great forward planner thinking several steps ahead and has meticulous attention to detail to make sure that everything is in the right place at the right time. It would be advantageous for you to have a background in construction.
Position summary
Key responsibilities:
Scheduling of all construction operations and resources including operatives, plant, lorries and materials
Record keeping
Daily works diary
Track overruns and remedial works
Coordination estimators and project managers
Place material orders
Daily planning
Daily re-planning based on events
Prioritisation of assets
General administrative scheduling functions
Recommend improvements in methods and procedures to ensure a more efficient and cost
effective operation
Key skills
Essential
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent forward planner as well as being able to be responsive and reactive when necessary
Explores all possible eventualities and mitigates risk where possible
Can make decisions and prioritise based on assessing probabilities, outcomes and impact
Relevant scheduling/back office experience and/or logistics
Excellent organisational skills
Good use of initiative
Able to remain calm under pressure
Flexible and adaptable with a diplomatic attitude
Good communication skills both written and oral
Good IT skills
Desirable:
Construction industry knowledge
` Our Client offers:
Competitive pay
Employed and CIS positions
50 hours per week guaranteed contract (40 hours for lorry drivers)
Saturday work and overtime is available (and might be required by the company when we’re
busy)
28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service) for employed positions
South East England job locations
Plenty of internal training opportunities
Workplace pension scheme contributions (after 3 months’ service)
Half day working on Fridays whenever work schedules allow
Employee welfare programme: mental health and legal counselling, staff welfare areas, subsidised massage, team events
Opportunity to participate in innovation projects and play a significant role in making our industry more sustainable
Jul 27, 2022
Full time
Company Info
Our Client is a successful, stable, long-established team of highways construction experts. They are based in East Sussex, working across the South East. Their business has grown sustainably by 50% over the last few years, allowing them to invest heavily in these new initiatives as well as in training our people in new technology.
With a strong view that people are the most important part of their business, they focus and invest a lot into their team and to quote directly from them; “We respect them, we reward them, and we expect the best from them.”
They are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach and look after their people. They deliver projects on time and to exceptional standards and are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional, qualified people to join our team. Could this be you?
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Scheduler/Operations Assistant to join our client’s fast-paced and growing team in Sussex. You’ll enjoy a varied role reporting to our Operations Manager and working closely with the senior management team.
We are looking for someone commercially minded, who is a great forward planner thinking several steps ahead and has meticulous attention to detail to make sure that everything is in the right place at the right time. It would be advantageous for you to have a background in construction.
Position summary
Key responsibilities:
Scheduling of all construction operations and resources including operatives, plant, lorries and materials
Record keeping
Daily works diary
Track overruns and remedial works
Coordination estimators and project managers
Place material orders
Daily planning
Daily re-planning based on events
Prioritisation of assets
General administrative scheduling functions
Recommend improvements in methods and procedures to ensure a more efficient and cost
effective operation
Key skills
Essential
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent forward planner as well as being able to be responsive and reactive when necessary
Explores all possible eventualities and mitigates risk where possible
Can make decisions and prioritise based on assessing probabilities, outcomes and impact
Relevant scheduling/back office experience and/or logistics
Excellent organisational skills
Good use of initiative
Able to remain calm under pressure
Flexible and adaptable with a diplomatic attitude
Good communication skills both written and oral
Good IT skills
Desirable:
Construction industry knowledge
` Our Client offers:
Competitive pay
Employed and CIS positions
50 hours per week guaranteed contract (40 hours for lorry drivers)
Saturday work and overtime is available (and might be required by the company when we’re
busy)
28 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service) for employed positions
South East England job locations
Plenty of internal training opportunities
Workplace pension scheme contributions (after 3 months’ service)
Half day working on Fridays whenever work schedules allow
Employee welfare programme: mental health and legal counselling, staff welfare areas, subsidised massage, team events
Opportunity to participate in innovation projects and play a significant role in making our industry more sustainable
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Full-Time, Permanent position
Based in Leeds
Salary: £19K-£22K
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners / Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position, based in Leeds.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on system
Managing operatives diaries
General administration
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Full-Time, Permanent position
Based in Leeds
Salary: £19K-£22K
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners / Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position, based in Leeds.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on system
Managing operatives diaries
General administration
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Temp - Perm
Based in Birmingham
£22,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners/ Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, temp - perm position.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on Hunt Group system
Managing operatives diaries
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Mar 23, 2022
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Temp - Perm
Based in Birmingham
£22,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners/ Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, temp - perm position.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on Hunt Group system
Managing operatives diaries
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Full-Time, Permanent position
Based in Leeds
Salary: £19K-£22K
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners / Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position, based in Leeds.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on system
Managing operatives diaries
General administration
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Full-Time, Permanent position
Based in Leeds
Salary: £19K-£22K
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners / Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position, based in Leeds.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on system
Managing operatives diaries
General administration
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Temp - Perm
Based in Birmingham
£22,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners/ Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, temp - perm position.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on Hunt Group system
Managing operatives diaries
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Mar 23, 2022
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Temp - Perm
Based in Birmingham
£22,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners/ Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, temp - perm position.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on Hunt Group system
Managing operatives diaries
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Temp - Perm
Based in Birmingham
£22,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners/ Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, temp - perm position.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on Hunt Group system
Managing operatives diaries
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Howells is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Jan 21, 2022
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Temp - Perm
Based in Birmingham
£22,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive Repairs Planners/ Schedulers to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, temp - perm position.
For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:
Managing calls on Hunt Group system
Managing operatives diaries
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesYou will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success.
If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on (phone number removed)
Howells is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Scheduler / Planner
22k + PAYE Benefits
Gloucester
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Scheduler / Planner required for rapidly expanding maintenance specialist with increasing work loads on domestic and commercial building maintenance, renewable energy installation and domestic planned project work.
The ideal Scheduler / Planner will have experience of scheduling work work for trades people on domestic of commercial sites and speaking to the public to coordinate and arrange appointments for the work to be completed.
This company offers training and internal career progression along with PAYE benefits.
Please apply online with your updated CV
Jan 21, 2022
Permanent
Scheduler / Planner
22k + PAYE Benefits
Gloucester
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Scheduler / Planner required for rapidly expanding maintenance specialist with increasing work loads on domestic and commercial building maintenance, renewable energy installation and domestic planned project work.
The ideal Scheduler / Planner will have experience of scheduling work work for trades people on domestic of commercial sites and speaking to the public to coordinate and arrange appointments for the work to be completed.
This company offers training and internal career progression along with PAYE benefits.
Please apply online with your updated CV
Customer Services Advisor - Repairs & Maintenance
£20,000 - £22,000 per annum
Immediate start - perm role
Based in Enfield
Are you an experienced Customer Service advisor / call centre operative? Do you have impeccable Customer Service skills along with the drive and determination to further your career in an exciting new position? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive CSA/ Repairs Call Centre Operatives to join their team in North London, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing, commercial and residential properties. These are full time permanent positions. The roles are based in Enfield.
For this role, you must have experience as a CSA / Call Centre Operative working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL, along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also ideally have experience of using Impact Response repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler and CSA Responsibilities:
Managing calls
Managing operatives diaries
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies such as skip hire and kitchen deliveries etc.
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesPlanner / Scheduler Salary and Benefits:
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time position - 40 hour working week, Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
Customer Services Advisor - Repairs & Maintenance
£20,000 - £22,000 per annum
Immediate start - perm role
Based in Enfield
Are you an experienced Customer Service advisor / call centre operative? Do you have impeccable Customer Service skills along with the drive and determination to further your career in an exciting new position? If so, we may be able to help you!
Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive CSA/ Repairs Call Centre Operatives to join their team in North London, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing, commercial and residential properties. These are full time permanent positions. The roles are based in Enfield.
For this role, you must have experience as a CSA / Call Centre Operative working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL, along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also ideally have experience of using Impact Response repairs and maintenance software.
Planner / Scheduler and CSA Responsibilities:
Managing calls
Managing operatives diaries
Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client
Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
Work towards individual and client KPI's
Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
Tracking and monitoring to completion
Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
Organisation of external supply companies such as skip hire and kitchen deliveries etc.
Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesPlanner / Scheduler Salary and Benefits:
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time position - 40 hour working week, Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Construction Planner for a Construction and Development company based East of canterbury kent
£40-55k DOE
To support Operations Director to support the Construction team in the preparation and maintenance of programmes/schedules, progress reports, and procurement information at the planning and engineering/construction stages of our in house Development projects and D&B Contracts.
This role would suit someone that is very keen and motivated, someone who is happy to assist in all areas and are not afraid to get stuck in. Excellent MS Excel is a must for this exciting new role and experience with MS Projects would be extremely advantageous. Construction experience essential for you to be successful in this role. This role comes with huge progression potential for the right candidate.
The main duties include the responsibility for the following:
* Assessment of documents and other relevant information for the production of various project programmes
* Assist in the identification of risks, lead times and completion time for the programme
* Support and assist activities relating to monitoring progress, updating programmes, rescheduling activities at all project stages
* Assistance with preparation of validation/tender documentation and delivery programmes / schedules
* Review, understand and revise as proposed project programmes/schedules
* Assess any access, site constraints, and preliminary requirements
* Identify any specialist resources and plant
* Identify any suggest efficiencies through better construction methods
* Identify completion arrangements
* Hold meetings with Engineering teams
* Production of ‘fit for purpose’ job pack for execution by operations teams
* The critical path for the construction/engineering programme
* A detailed explanation of the programme risks and how they have been dealt with
* Explanation of programme and how it could be improved
* Details of any Sub-Contractors programmes used
* To support commercial and project management teams in dispute resolution and settlement of final accounts
* The programmer/scheduler remains involved with the project programme/schedule over the entire project lifecycle and reviews, updates, and manages it accordingly.
* Meet with Sub-Contractors as required to ensure they have their programmes and understand the sequence of works
* Set up Progress Monitoring Tool for Site Team
* Maintain a 4-week rolling programme on work commitments
* Visit sites periodically to assess progress against programme
* Periodically assist site teams to produce completion documents and programmes/schedules
The ideal candidate for this role should have the following skills & qualifications:
* Good financial awareness
* IT literate, excellent computer skills (especially MS-Excel)
* Microsoft Office experience
* Degree or HNC in Construction related course.
* Ambitious team player with problem-solving attributes
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
Construction Planner for a Construction and Development company based East of canterbury kent
£40-55k DOE
To support Operations Director to support the Construction team in the preparation and maintenance of programmes/schedules, progress reports, and procurement information at the planning and engineering/construction stages of our in house Development projects and D&B Contracts.
This role would suit someone that is very keen and motivated, someone who is happy to assist in all areas and are not afraid to get stuck in. Excellent MS Excel is a must for this exciting new role and experience with MS Projects would be extremely advantageous. Construction experience essential for you to be successful in this role. This role comes with huge progression potential for the right candidate.
The main duties include the responsibility for the following:
* Assessment of documents and other relevant information for the production of various project programmes
* Assist in the identification of risks, lead times and completion time for the programme
* Support and assist activities relating to monitoring progress, updating programmes, rescheduling activities at all project stages
* Assistance with preparation of validation/tender documentation and delivery programmes / schedules
* Review, understand and revise as proposed project programmes/schedules
* Assess any access, site constraints, and preliminary requirements
* Identify any specialist resources and plant
* Identify any suggest efficiencies through better construction methods
* Identify completion arrangements
* Hold meetings with Engineering teams
* Production of ‘fit for purpose’ job pack for execution by operations teams
* The critical path for the construction/engineering programme
* A detailed explanation of the programme risks and how they have been dealt with
* Explanation of programme and how it could be improved
* Details of any Sub-Contractors programmes used
* To support commercial and project management teams in dispute resolution and settlement of final accounts
* The programmer/scheduler remains involved with the project programme/schedule over the entire project lifecycle and reviews, updates, and manages it accordingly.
* Meet with Sub-Contractors as required to ensure they have their programmes and understand the sequence of works
* Set up Progress Monitoring Tool for Site Team
* Maintain a 4-week rolling programme on work commitments
* Visit sites periodically to assess progress against programme
* Periodically assist site teams to produce completion documents and programmes/schedules
The ideal candidate for this role should have the following skills & qualifications:
* Good financial awareness
* IT literate, excellent computer skills (especially MS-Excel)
* Microsoft Office experience
* Degree or HNC in Construction related course.
* Ambitious team player with problem-solving attributes
The Company
National Utilities and Civil engineering company that works Gas, Water, and Electric networks.
The Role
To be responsible for the generation and administration of all street work permits and notices related to Metering. Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, (NRSWA). The role involves particular focus on coordination of works with our planning and scheduling teams to enable operational delivery in compliance with relevant legislation.
Key Accountabilities:
* Work closely to build strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including relevant Highway Authorities, internal schedulers.
* Raise permits and notices in accordance with NRSWA using Insight notice management system * Managing active permits and notices to maintain compliance at all stages of the job, preventing Fixed Penalty Notices and Overrun charges.
* Respond to Highway Authority comments and Modification Requests promptly.
* Updating and reporting from corporate work management systems to track work progress and maintain an accurate audit trail of permit and notice history.
* Managing notices and permits in line with Traffic Management requirements, including but not limited to: CAD drawings, bus stop suspensions and parking bay suspensions.
The Person
In order to carry out this role effectively you will have excellent organisational skills and an ability to pay close attention to detail. You will have a strong knowledge of relevant Street Works Legislation in particular New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and the Code of Practice for Inspections.
Experience of notice management systems and specialised work management systems are preferable.
In addition to this, you will have excellent time management and demonstrable negotiation skills, as you will be working to tight deadlines and negotiating across different levels within organisations
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
The Company
National Utilities and Civil engineering company that works Gas, Water, and Electric networks.
The Role
To be responsible for the generation and administration of all street work permits and notices related to Metering. Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, (NRSWA). The role involves particular focus on coordination of works with our planning and scheduling teams to enable operational delivery in compliance with relevant legislation.
Key Accountabilities:
* Work closely to build strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including relevant Highway Authorities, internal schedulers.
* Raise permits and notices in accordance with NRSWA using Insight notice management system * Managing active permits and notices to maintain compliance at all stages of the job, preventing Fixed Penalty Notices and Overrun charges.
* Respond to Highway Authority comments and Modification Requests promptly.
* Updating and reporting from corporate work management systems to track work progress and maintain an accurate audit trail of permit and notice history.
* Managing notices and permits in line with Traffic Management requirements, including but not limited to: CAD drawings, bus stop suspensions and parking bay suspensions.
The Person
In order to carry out this role effectively you will have excellent organisational skills and an ability to pay close attention to detail. You will have a strong knowledge of relevant Street Works Legislation in particular New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and the Code of Practice for Inspections.
Experience of notice management systems and specialised work management systems are preferable.
In addition to this, you will have excellent time management and demonstrable negotiation skills, as you will be working to tight deadlines and negotiating across different levels within organisations