Scheduler

Job Title: Repairs Scheduler / Workforce Planner (Social Housing) Location: Didsbury or Oldham (Office-based) Start Date: 23rd November Contract Type: Temporary (3 – 6 Months, initially covering long-term sickness - could go PERM) Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm) PAYE Hrly Rate - £14.79 plus holiday pay About the Role We are looking for an experienced Repairs Scheduler / Workforce Planner to join a busy property services team on a temporary basis. Based out of the Head Office in either Didsbury or Oldham, you will act as a Service Controller, managing diaries, allocating day-to-day reactive repairs to trades operatives, and ensuring an efficient, customer-focused service. All IT equipment (computer and phone) will be supplied. Key Responsibilities Resource & Diary Management: Plan, schedule, and allocate day-to-day reactive repairs and maintenance jobs to trade operatives using job management software. Customer & Operative Communication: Act as the main point of contact for residents, tradespeople, senior leadership, and key stakeholders to resolve scheduling issues and keep appointments on track. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Dynamically manage diaries to handle emergencies, cancellations, and delays, ensuring optimal productivity and minimal travel times for operatives. System & Data Management: Maintain accurate job records, update repair statuses, and use Microsoft Excel to track workloads and performance.Skills & Experience Required Proven Scheduling Experience: Previous experience as a Repairs Scheduler, Workforce Planner, Dispatcher, or Service Controller, with a solid understanding of day-to-day responsive repairs and trade allocation. IT & System Proficiency: Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, alongside hands-on experience using job management or dynamic scheduling systems. Communication Skills: Confident, clear, and empathetic communicator comfortable speaking with tenants, trade operatives, and senior managers. xjnqpsq Desirable Experience Previous background working within Social Housing, Local Authority, or a Property Maintenance contractor. Hands-on experience with housing and scheduling software such as DRS, Aareon QL, MRI Maintain, or Impact Response (highly advantageous to minimise training time)