Grow with us and help shape exceptional customer experiences.
As Plymouth Community Homes continues to grow, we're looking for compassionate, customer-focused individuals to join our Customer Experience team. If you enjoy solving problems, supporting customers, and developing your skills in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
As a Repairs Planning Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive the high-quality service they deserve. Working closely with our Repairs Team and Contact Centre colleagues, you'll help coordinate repair appointments, manage planning activities, and act as a key link between customers and operatives.
No two days are the same. You'll need to balance multiple priorities, communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and remain calm and professional in a fast-moving environment. In return, you'll gain valuable experience, ongoing support, and opportunities to further develop your customer service career within a growing organisation.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
What You'll Be Doing
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Supporting the smooth delivery of our repairs service through effective planning and coordination.
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Building positive relationships with customers, colleagues, and contractors.
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Communicating updates clearly and empathetically to customers.
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Managing appointments, schedules, and administrative processes to ensure excellent service delivery.
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Working collaboratively across teams to resolve issues and improve customer outcomes.
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Contributing to performance targets while maintaining a customer-first approach.
We're Looking For Someone Who
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Has experience in a customer-focused environment, ideally within a Contact Centre or service-based setting.
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Demonstrates genuine empathy and compassion when supporting customers.
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Stays calm, organised, and professional when working under pressure.
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Can confidently manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
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Enjoys problem-solving and finding positive solutions for customers.
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Is motivated to learn, grow, and develop their career in customer service.
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Thrives as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.
Why Join Plymouth Community Homes?
At Plymouth Community Homes, our people make the difference. We're the city's largest social housing provider, managing over 16,000 homes and supporting more than 35,000 customers across Plymouth.
As our organisation continues to grow, so do the opportunities for our colleagues. You'll be joining a supportive team where your contribution matters, your development is encouraged, and your work has a real impact on people's lives.
What we can offer you:
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Flexible working options, including hybrid working and flexi-time.
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Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
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Career development and learning opportunities.
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Free onsite gym and changing facilities.
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Up to 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
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Holiday trading scheme.
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Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling services.
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Free annual flu vaccination.
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Cycle to Work scheme.
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Three paid volunteering days each year through our Make a Difference scheme.
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Modern technology and equipment to support agile working.
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A welcoming workplace with regular social, charity, and wellbeing events.
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Modern offices with excellent transport links and local amenities nearby.
To Apply:
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Upload your CV today and take the next step in your Customer Service career with Plymouth Community Homes.
We do not accept unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
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Sarita Banyard, Customer Experience Manager on 07542502541
This post is not suitable for job share.
Think you're a great fit? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today, as applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on an ongoing basis.
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
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