Scheduler

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler to support a property maintenance contractor. The role sits in a modern office near Worley, CM13, with Monday–Friday hours, and requires planning, diary management and clear communication with residents and teams.

You will coordinate repairs, manage appointments, and ensure works progress efficiently, while maintaining accurate records in in-house systems. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for site-based tasks.

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.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the office location.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily workloads for operatives.
• Allocate repairs and maintenance jobs efficiently.
• Manage diaries, appointments and workloads.
• Book and rearrange appointments with residents and customers.
• Liaise with operatives, contractors, residents and internal teams.
• Monitor outstanding works and ensure progress.
• Update internal systems with accurate job and appointment data.
• Manage cancellations, access issues and follow-on works.
• Work to agreed SLAs and targets.
• Provide general administrative support within the planning function.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Administrative skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Full UK driving licence/community

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Planner / Scheduler

Location: CM13, Warley, Brentwood

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

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 preferredStrong 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 - 17:00
• Based in a nice office in Worley, CM13
• Immediate interview process
• ASAP start available
• Opportunity to join an established property maintenance contractor
• Long-term opportunity for the right candidate