New role! Assistant Planning Manager
We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Planning Manager to join us and support the planning manager to the lead planning team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring effective scheduling of repairs and maintenance works.
The ideal person will have demonstrable experience of leading a well-managed planning function and draw on their extensive knowledge of a range of trades that typically operate within a in residential repairs environment (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, gas, electrical, plastering etc.) to ensure a high performing planning function that supports the needs of the business and achieves it’s KPIs.
Duties:
* Oversee the scheduling of works reactive repairs and planned maintenance works (including follow on works)
* Managing availability of trades operatives and updating calendars and Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and industry best practices the job management system accordingly
* Assist with people management duties of the team including recruitment and training, performance & absence management.
* Resolving any planning queries quickly
* KPI reporting of the status of works & project timelines.
Qualifications, skills & experience:
* Extensive experience gained within a planning function within a repairs and maintenance environment.
* Knowledge of relevant industry and H&S regulations, and best practices, including compliance requirements for a range of works (including but not limited to gas, voids, disrepair and D&M).
* Great interpersonal skill, able to build and maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
* A pro-active approach to resolving issues, particularly those that may arise when managing complex diaries/projects.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise work effectively.
* Strong IT including good working knowledge of standard Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail in scheduling, reporting, and resource allocation.
* Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, ensuring that all projects are completed efficiently and effectively.
* Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
Working Arrangements:
* Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
* Location: Dagenham. This is an office-based role.
Benefits:
In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:
❤ Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
❤ Private Medical Insurance
❤ Group Life Assurance
❤ Pension Scheme
❤ Paid Holidays from 26 days
❤ Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable
❤ Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
❤ Career development and training
❤ Great offices & local amenities including our on-site Café (with discount via our BD Serve app)
❤ access to independent mortgage advisory service
❤ Free parking @ The Cube
❤ A GREAT TEAM!
About Us:
BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.
To Apply:
If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form.