Scheduler (Disrepair)

Wates; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned construction company in the UK is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate engineers and manage schedules in Brixton. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel and IT skills and great communication abilities. You will ensure productivity and support operational excellence daily while contributing to a preferred and thriving workplace. Opportunities for personal and professional growth await you.

Benefits

Supportive, friendly team

Opportunities to grow and develop

Fast-paced, rewarding environment

Responsibilities

• Plan diaries to keep the workforce productive.
• Create performance reports to track progress.
• Keep work-in-progress low and on target.
• Communicate with clients and teams effectively.
• Support supervisors with smart scheduling.
• Identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions.
• Handle customer queries professionally.
• Ensure plans meet health & safety standards.

Skills

Strong Excel & IT skills

Great communication - written & verbal

Ability to prioritise and manage workload

Commercial awareness & customer-first mindset

Experience in producing reports and managing diaries

Clean driving licence

Job description

Are you a master of organisation and love keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for a Scheduler to join our buzzing WPS team in Brixton! You'll be the go-to person for planning and coordinating our multi-skilled engineers and supply chain, helping us deliver top-notch service every day.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Planning diaries to keep our workforce productive and efficient
2. Creating performance reports to track progress and success
3. Keeping work-in-progress low and on target
4. Communicating with clients and teams to keep everything flowing
5. Supporting supervisors and site teams with smart scheduling
6. Spotting areas for improvement and suggesting solutions
7. Handling customer queries with professionalism and care
8. Ensuring all plans meet health & safety standards

Requirements:

• Strong Excel & IT skills
• Great communication - written & verbal
• Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
• Commercial awareness & a customer-first mindset
• Experience in producing reports and managing diaries
• A clean driving licence is a bonus!

About Wates:

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

Our purpose is 'reimagining places for people to thrive' with three promises:

• Thriving places - creating sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-filled places
• Thriving planet - protecting nature and combating climate change
• Thriving people - fostering inclusion, investment, and care

We are proud to be recognized as Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. We ensure fair recruitment processes for all, regardless of background.

Benefits:

• Be part of a supportive, friendly team
• Make a real impact every day
• Opportunities to grow and develop
• Work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment

Note: This position requires a DBS check. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. Additional pre-employment checks may apply. For more info, see: National Security Vetting