Scheduler

ARC Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading contractor in social housing is seeking a skilled Scheduler to ensure smooth delivery of repairs and maintenance in Cambridge. Responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating operatives, and handling tenant queries. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in scheduling and strong organizational skills. This is a part-time, permanent position with a salary of £26,895 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Scheduler, Planner, or Coordinator.
• Experience ideally in social housing, facilities management, or construction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and manage workloads for operatives across contracts.
• Handle tenant queries with professionalism and care.
• Monitor progress of jobs, updating systems in real time.
• Work closely with contract managers to resolve scheduling issues.
• Ensure KPIs and SLAs are consistently met.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT proficiency

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Scheduler

Job Type: Part Time, Permanant Contract

Location: Cambridge

Rate: £26,895 per annum pro rata

We're working with a leading contractor specialising in social housing contracts, and they're looking for an experienced Scheduler to join their busy team.

Role Overview

As a Scheduler, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and refurbishment works. You'll be responsible for coordinating operatives, managing daily schedules, liaising with tenants, and making sure jobs are completed on time and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate and manage workloads for operatives across multiple contracts


• Handle tenant queries with professionalism and care


• Monitor progress of jobs, updating systems in real time


• Work closely with contract managers and supervisors to resolve scheduling issues


• Ensure KPIs and SLAs are consistently met

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Scheduler, Planner, or Coordinator (ideally within social housing, facilities management, or construction)


• Strong organisational and communication skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Confident IT user with experience in scheduling systems


• A proactive problem-solver with a customer-first approach