Work Scheduler

Karbon Homes; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Works Scheduler to assist in coordinating repairs and maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, thrive under pressure, and contribute to optimizing service performance. This is a fixed-term role with a competitive salary of £28,468 per annum and offers a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave and health cash plan.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers.
• Organized and responsive to reactive service needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing repairs and maintenance work.
• Optimize performance and quality standards.
• Meet tight deadlines while supporting service operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Work Scheduler

We are 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 well organised with the ability to respond to the reactive needs of the service.

About you

You will 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.

About our team

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

Key Information

It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Work Scheduler - 12 Months fixed term role
  
• Salary is £28,468 per annum
  
• Location: Newburn or Stanley
  
• 37 Hours per week with agile working
  

  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.

  Enjoy great benefits
  
  

  We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years' service, occupational pension, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

  If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website - https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

  Important dates

  Closing date for applications

  Wednesday 20 August 2025

  We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

  Interview date

  Week commencing 1 September 2025

  We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.