Scheduler

Skilled Careers; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers in Worley, CM13, is seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler to coordinate repairs and maintenance for a property maintenance contractor. This office-based role focuses on planning operatives, scheduling jobs, managing diaries, and ensuring timely progression of works.

You will liaise with residents, operatives, contractors and internal teams, maintain accurate records, and work to SLAs. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the office location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Planner, Scheduler, Repairs Planner, Works Planner or Repairs Coordinator
• Social housing / housing maintenance experience preferred
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Good attention to detail and IT skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the office location

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling daily workloads for operatives
• Allocating repairs and maintenance jobs efficiently
• Managing diaries, appointments and workloads
• Booking and rearranging appointments with residents and customers
• Liaising with operatives, contractors, residents and internal teams
• Monitoring outstanding works and ensuring jobs are progressed
• Updating internal systems with accurate job and appointment information
• Managing cancellations, access issues and follow-on works
• Working to agreed SLAs and targets
• Providing general administrative support within the planning function

Job description

Planner / Scheduler

Location: CM13, Warley, Brentwood
Hours: Monday Friday, 08 00
Type: Full-time, Office-based, access to a vehicle is essential due to the office location
Start Date: ASAP
Interviews: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planner / Scheduler to join a well-established property maintenance contractor based in Worley, CM13.

This is an office-based position in a modern, nice office environment, supporting the smooth coordination of repairs and maintenance works.

You will be responsible for planning and scheduling operatives, managing appointments and ensuring works are allocated and progressed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and scheduling daily workloads for operatives
• Allocating repairs and maintenance jobs efficiently
• Managing diaries, appointments and workloads
• Booking and rearranging appointments with residents and customers
• Liaising with operatives, contractors, residents and internal teams
• Monitoring outstanding works and ensuring jobs are progressed
• Updating internal systems with accurate job and appointment information
• Managing cancellations, access issues and follow-on works
• Working to agreed SLAs and targets
• Providing general administrative support within the planning function

About You:

• Previous experience as a Planner, Scheduler, Repairs Planner, Works Planner or Repairs Coordinator
• Social housing / housing maintenance experience preferred
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Good attention to detail and IT skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the office location

Why Apply

• Monday Friday, 08 00
• Based in a nice office in Worley, CM13
• Immediate interview process
• ASAP start availableOpportunity to join an established property maintenance contractorLong-term opportunity for the right candidate