Scheduler

Thorn Baker Construction; Walsall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Scheduler to join their Planned Maintenance team. This role is crucial for managing fire safety and compliance works across various sectors including social housing and healthcare. You will be responsible for coordinating schedules, ensuring timely delivery of services, and maintaining clear communication with clients and operatives. With a competitive salary and opportunities for training and development, this position offers a chance to grow within a dynamic and ambitious company aiming to double in size over the next four years.

Benefits

Generous Pension

Bonus scheme

Life Insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scheduling or coordination within property services.
• Strong understanding of operative skill sets and scheduling logistics.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and allocate fire compartmentation works to operatives.
• Ensure all scheduled works meet regulatory deadlines and client expectations.
• Use job management software to monitor performance and adjust resources.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Coordination in planned maintenance

Understanding of fire safety compliance

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title:Scheduler

Location:Walsall

Thorn Baker has teamed up with one of the UK's leading property maintenance and refurbishment groups. A national presence serving sectors such as social housing, defence, hotel and leisure, healthcare, and education, with a turnover of c.£250m and around 1,000 employees, they have grown significantly over the last few years. To support their continued and ambitious growth plans to double in size in the next 4 years, they are seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Scheduler to join their Planned Maintenance team.

What's In It For You

• £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Generous Pension + Bonusscheme + Life Insurance
• Training,development, and progression opportunities
  
  

Your Responsibilities

• Schedule and allocate fire compartmentation works to operatives based on trade specialism, qualifications, location, and availability.
• Ensure all scheduled works are delivered within agreed timeframes, regulatory deadlines, and client expectations.
• Use scheduling and job management software to manage workflows, monitor performance, and make real-time adjustments to resource planning.
• Coordinate with administrators and the Contracts Manager to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of appointments, operative availability, and project progress.
• Communicate with residents to confirm appointments and minimise disruption during works.
• Monitor daily progress and reschedule jobs promptly in response to changes such as absenteeism, job overruns, or access issues.
• Manage multiple planned workstreams and contracts simultaneously, adapting to varying requirements and priorities.
• Full job description available upon request
  
  

Required Skills

• Proven experience in scheduling or coordination within planned maintenance, property services, or construction - ideally related to fire safety, social housing,or compliance works.
• Strong understanding of operative skill sets, qualifications (e.g. FIRAS or equivalent), and location-based scheduling logistics.
• Excellent IT skills with experience using scheduling software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Organised and methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a high volume of tasks and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
  
  

For more information on the role please contact Will at Thorn Baker on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed)

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