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Resource Controller / Scheduler & Planner
June 11, 2021 | Comments Off on Resource Controller / Scheduler & Planner
Resource Controller / Scheduler & Planner
Location: Gosport, Portsmouth
Business Area: Housing Maintenance - Heart of Wales Property Services
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £20,903
Be part of our exciting Joint Venture with Powys County Council.
Heart of Wales Property Services (HoWPS) is a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Powys County Council and Kier, a leading property, residential, construction and services group. Our partnership began on 3 July 2017 and we are responsible for the repairs and maintenance work to council homes and public buildings across Powys. A consultancy service is also provided, which delivers Powys County Council's major capital investment programme, small works projects and a design and build service. Employing approximately 150 people locally we are headquartered in Llandrindod Wells, and also have teams based in Newtown and Brecon.
To support our HOWPS joint venture, we are now recruiting for a Resource Controller / Scheduler & Planner, this role will support our HOWPS contract based from our Housing Maintenance office in Gosport, Portsmouth and will assist with the delivery of day-to-day repairs & maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
In the post of Resource Controller / Scheduler & Planner, you'll play a key role in a customer centric service delivery - providing a first point of contact for our client, key stakeholders and the operational team. Your day to day activities will include taking repair and maintenance requests, checking availability of resources, and scheduling for the necessary work to be undertaken.
What do we need from you?
Can you do it? Yes, you can - if you have outstanding customer service skills and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise work, and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Previous experience within the repairs & maintenance sector is highly desirable, as well as experience in a scheduling capacity, and knowledge of Opti Time, CRMs, and job booking systems.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 24 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, click here.
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy. Join us today as a Resource Controller / Scheduler & Planner.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 11th July 2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment Agencies - opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV's are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page.