Scheduler

Brackenberry; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking a Scheduler for a 3-month contract position (likely to be extended). The Scheduler will manage a scheduling database, coordinate work, monitor workloads, and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams. Essential skills include experience in scheduling systems and strong communication abilities. Candidates must be available immediately and hold the right to work in the U.K. Competitive hourly pay from £20.81 to £27.46.

Qualifications

• Experience using databases and scheduling systems.
• Experience working in a housing or estate management environment.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and face-to-face).
• Ability to follow complex procedures using a methodical approach.
• Experience dealing with customers and councillors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Caretaking Services scheduling database.
• Coordinate and issue work to operatives, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Monitor workloads and adjust schedules to meet service demands.
• Re-schedule jobs due to emergencies, absences, or changes in priority.
• Manage scheduling diaries and approve job overruns where appropriate.
• Communicate with customers, councillors, and internal teams regarding scheduled work.

Skills

Good numeracy

Strong communication skills

Methodical approach

Tools

Databases

Scheduling systems

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Scheduler, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £20.81 - £27.46 per hour

Summary

The Scheduler will be responsible for delivering a high-quality scheduling and coordination service within the Housing and Estate Management function. The role acts as a central point of contact for officers, managers, supervisors and operatives, ensuring work is scheduled efficiently and customer service standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Caretaking Services scheduling database
• Coordinate and issue work to operatives, ensuring effective use of resources
• Monitor workloads and adjust schedules to meet service demands
• Re-schedule jobs due to emergencies, absences or changes in priority
• Manage scheduling diaries and approve job overruns where appropriate
• Communicate with customers, councillors and internal teams regarding scheduled work

Qualification

• Demonstrates a good level of numeracy

Essentials

• Experience using databases and scheduling systems
• Experience working in a housing or estate management environment
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and face-to-face)
• Ability to follow complex procedures using a methodical approach
• Experience dealing with customers and councillors

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.