Who We Are?
Cardo Group is a social housing property maintenance company.
Our multi-company group specializes in maintenance, compliance, and retrofit services with a growing national footprint. With ambitious plans for further national expansion, we are committed to making a lasting impact in the industry.
We are currently looking for a Lead Planner to join our team in Slough covering our Wokingham contract.
The Lead Planner will take responsibility for coordinating, managing, and improving planning functions within the social housing service, ensuring that resources are deployed effectively to meet operational and strategic objectives.
This role will provide leadership to planners/schedulers, drive service excellence, and support the delivery of high-quality housing services to tenants and residents.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience in workforce planning, scheduling, or resource management (preferably within housing, construction, or repairs & maintenance).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
  Why Join Cardo Group?
  At Cardo Group, we are growing, evolving, and building a stable foundation for long-term success. When you join us, you become part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.
  We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.
  ✅ Equity – We ensure fair opportunities for growth and success, removing barriers that may stand in the way.
  ✅ Diversity – We embrace different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, knowing that diversity fuels creativity and progress.
  ✅ Inclusion – We foster a culture where every team member has a voice and feels a true sense of belonging.
  At Cardo Group, EDI is more than a policy, it’s part of who we are. We actively promote an environment where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive.
  Join us and be part of a company that values you—exactly as you are

• Lead the planning and scheduling of repairs, maintenance, and capital works across the housing stock.
• Ensure operatives, contractors, and resources are allocated efficiently to meet KPIs, SLAs, and compliance requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for complex planning or resourcing issues.
• Supervise and mentor planners/schedulers, providing training, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure tenants and residents receive timely communication regarding planned works and appointments.
• Work closely with housing officers, asset managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to align planning activity with operational priorities.
• Resolve escalated customer issues related to scheduling or service delivery.