Work Scheduler

Housing Diversity Network; Newburn, Stanley; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Funding for qualifications

Job summary

Karbon Homes in Newburn/Stanley is seeking a Works Scheduler to join the Scheduling Team. You will assist in planning, organising and co-ordination of repairs and maintenance work to operatives, aiming to optimise performance, value for money, quality standards and customer expectations.

You will be well organised with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external customers, whilst working to tight deadlines in a busy property services environment.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organising and co-ordination of repairs and maintenance work to operatives to optimise performance and value for money
• Respond to reactive needs of the service and support the Scheduling Team
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure quality standards and customer satisfaction

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Work Scheduler

We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Work Scheduler in the Scheduling Team.

About The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Works Scheduler within the Support Services Team. Assisting in the planning, organising and co-ordination of repairs and maintenance work to operatives, in a way which optimises performance, value for money, quality standards and customer expectations. The applicant will be a well organised who can respond to the reactive needs of the service.

About You

You’ll have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and have excellent interpersonal skills to build effective and strong relationships with internal and external customers, whilst working to tight deadlines in a busy property services department.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in our Scheduling team led by the Scheduling Manager: Sam Nixon. If you require further information about the role, please contact Sam on [e-mail].

Key Details

• Work Scheduler – Permanent and fixed term position available
• Salary is £29,549 per annum
• Location: Newburn or Stanley
• 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available
• We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.
• The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview. Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at [e-mail].

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: Sunday 04 October 2026

Interview date: Monday 12 October 2026

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!