Planner

Cardo Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building maintenance provider in Greater London is seeking a Planner to manage scheduling and logistics for their repairs and maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning within social housing, showcase excellent organisational and communication skills and effectively manage a high-volume workload. This position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 to £32,000 along with numerous benefits such as holiday, private medical insurance, and chances for progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance cover

Private Medical Insurance

Occupational Sick Pay

Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, scheduling, or contract administration in social housing or construction.
• Strong understanding of responsive repairs processes.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage a high-volume workload.
• Proficient in IT systems including Microsoft Office.
• Confident communicator with professional engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and logistical coordination of repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor job allocations and ensure timely attendance.
• Review jobs on the system and provide updates.
• Manage operative diaries and emergency allocations.
• Coordinate materials and advise engineers as needed.

Skills

Planning experience

Coordination skills

Excellent organisation

Customer service skills

IT proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy‑efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Planner to join our team located in the North West London area.

The Planner is responsible for overseeing the effective scheduling, resource planning, and logistical coordination of the organisation’s repairs, maintenance, and planned works within the social housing portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Day‑to‑day planning of the operatives (direct and subcontractors) to ensure all jobs are adequately allocated, attended, FOW raised, jobs re‑booked or closed off as necessary.
• Reviewing jobs on the system and feeding back into reports as well as raising any risks to Operational Management.
• Ensuring all appointments booked are met on time with correct allocation, operative and materials required.
• Jobs booked with residents always updated to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Checking/ allocating all booked jobs ahead of appointments.
• Daily tracking of jobs and PDA usage (Ops accepting, closing jobs, adding notes, FOWs, SORs etc.)
• Ensure all Ops diaries are reviewed to ensure appointments are met and closed off with FOWs at COP.
• Ensure all emergencies are appointed and allocated promptly (2 hour attendance) throughout the day.
• Daily Monitoring of jeopardy to ensure no jobs are booked out of target and monitor absence levels to ensure all jobs are completed.
• Daily monitoring of overdue orders. No more than 20 overdue jobs at any one time.
• Liaising and calling back completion sheets from subcontractors.
• Monitor allocations of work when cancellations occur (no operative should be waiting longer than 15 minutes).
• Materials coordination as and when required. Advising engineers / supervisors.
• Book‑in authorised VO’s/Quoted FOWs (passed via admin team and authorised by Operations team)
• Booking/re‑allocating operative annual leave, sickness, training, TBT, van breakdown etc.
• Updating Dynamics with notes of action etc.
• Cooperating with the planning supervisor and teammates as and when required.
• Working with other teams/operatives/Subcontractors to cover another planner / call Centre advisors’ AL, sickness and at busy times of the day.
• Ensuring Repairs Inbox is regularly reviewed and all jobs raised within 48 hours.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience in planning, scheduling, coordination, or contract administration, ideally within social housing, construction, or repairs and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of responsive repairs processes, contractor management, and performance‑driven service delivery.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a high‑volume workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong customer service skills and the ability to engage professionally and empathetically with residents.
• Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and job management/scheduling software.
• Ability to interpret and work with performance data, KPIs, and operational reports.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast‑paced, reactive environment.

Salary/Benefits:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive Salary £28,000 to £32,000 DOE.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions].
• Life Assurance cover.
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform.
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions.
• Recognition initiatives and awards.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Private Medical Insurance.

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.