Scheduler

Thorn Baker Construction; England; 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 involves scheduling and coordinating fire safety works, ensuring timely delivery, and managing multiple contracts simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in scheduling within property services or construction, excellent IT skills, and a strong customer-focused mindset. Join a growing company with generous benefits and opportunities for development, making a significant impact in the property maintenance sector.

Benefits

Generous Pension

Bonus scheme

Life Insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scheduling or coordination within planned maintenance.
• Strong understanding of operative skill sets and location-based scheduling logistics.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and allocate fire compartmentation works to operatives.
• Ensure all scheduled works are delivered within agreed timeframes.
• Use scheduling software to manage workflows and monitor performance.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Coordination within planned maintenance

Understanding of operative skill sets

Excellent IT skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office (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.GBP250m 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:

• GBP28,000 - GBP35,000 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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