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Your new company
You'll be joining Onward Homes, one of the North West's leading housing providers, known for delivering high‑quality repairs, maintenance, and customer services across their property portfolio. The organisation is well‑structured, supportive, and committed to improving the lives of residents and communities.
Your new role
As a Planner / Scheduler, you'll play a key role in coordinating repairs and maintenance works across Onward's housing stock. You'll manage daily schedules, allocate jobs to operatives, monitor progress, and ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and within service targets. This is a full‑time, on‑site role in Accrington, working Monday to Friday. Temp contract until end of April.
What you'll need to succeed

Experience in a repairs, maintenance, or FM environment
Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills
Confidence using job‑management or housing repairs systems
Excellent communication and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced setting
A proactive, solution‑focused approach to managing workloads and customer expectationsWhat you'll get in return

A competitive hourly rate of £16-£19
A stable, full‑time position with weekday hours
The chance to work within a respected housing provider
A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skillsWhat you need to do now
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