Mears Group
Planner/Works Programmer
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Planner/Works Programmer
Location: Glasgow
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Office based
Salary: £32,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:00am-4:30pm
About Mears
Mears are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. We are a highly responsible partner, who is committed to:
- Delivering the highest levels of customer service
- Keeping our promises
- Creating a great place to work
- Tackling issues that matter to people and communities
About the Role
We are looking for an organised and hardworking Planner to join our local repairs team in Tannochside. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring repairs are scheduled efficiently, works are allocated to operatives, and jobs are completed quickly and to a high standard. As the key link between residents, operatives, and colleagues, you will help deliver a customer-focused, responsive repairs service.
Duties:
- Schedule operatives and subcontractors to ensure resources are used effectively and repairs are delivered on time.
- Monitor and update repair jobs daily, including appointments, follow-on works, and overdue tasks.
- Support the use of IT systems, ensuring operatives update their PDAs and schedule of rates are entered correctly.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, operatives, and stakeholders to keep everyone informed.
- Work closely with administrators, supervisors, and contractors to ensure a seamless service.
- Cover for other planners when needed and attend meetings or training sessions as required.
- Always follow company policies and Health & Safety requirements.
- Assist with reporting and performance monitoring to ensure KPIs and targets are met.
- Help prioritise emergency and urgent jobs to minimise disruption for residents.
- Maintain accurate records, data, and documentation for audits and compliance.
- Support continuous service improvements by suggesting ways to streamline planning and scheduling.
- Provide general administrative support to the repairs team when required
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Role Criteria:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience in scheduling and planning
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Leading pension scheme
- Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
- Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
- Family friendly policies
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Important Information:
- All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
- Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Application Process:
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Olivia Elias (olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk)
At Mears Group, we are committed to:
- Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
- Valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
- Supporting the Armed Forces Covenant and being honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
- Holding an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
- Promoting social mobility by inviting applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
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