Trades Scheduler

Job Title: Trades Scheduler
Location: Havant PO9
Contract Duration: 2 weeks (Contract)
Pay Rate: Salary details available upon application

Are you an experienced Trades Scheduler looking for an immediate opportunity to make a difference in a busy property services environment? Service Care Solutions is currently seeking a dedicated and organised Trades Scheduler to join a reputable client on a temporary contract basis in Havant. This is an excellent chance for professionals with strong scheduling, administrative, and customer service skills to contribute to a team committed to delivering high-quality property maintenance services.

Trades Scheduler Responsibilities

As a Trades Scheduler, you will play a vital role in ensuring maintenance works are efficiently scheduled and completed within specified timeframes. Your key responsibilities include:

• Scheduling and managing trade operatives’ diaries to ensure timely attendance of appointments
• Communicating effectively with customers and operatives to arrange, confirm, or reschedule appointments as needed
• Monitoring outstanding jobs proactively to prevent overdue repairs and prioritising emergency or urgent works
• Allocating work to the most appropriate trade operative to maximise first-time fix rates
• Ensuring operatives have the necessary materials and information to complete their tasks efficiently
• Planning appointments to minimise travel time and maximise productivity
• Working closely with supervisors, managers, and operational teams to meet performance and service standards
• Monitoring job completion quality and punctuality, escalating any performance issues when necessary
• Maintaining accurate records and updating the contract management system promptly
• Processing subcontractor completion reports and scheduling future appointments

Candidate Requirements

To be successful as a Trades Scheduler, you should possess:

• Previous experience in scheduling, planning, workforce coordination, or repairs administration
• Experience within social housing, property maintenance, facilities management, or similar environments is highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Attention to detail and proficiency in accurate data entry
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments and meeting strict performance targets

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate (based on experience)
• Immediate start available for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic property services team
• Gain valuable experience within social housing and maintenance sectors
• Supportive and professional work environment

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this exciting Trades Scheduler role, please send your CV to Lewis at Service Care Solutions. You can reach Lewis by email at Lewis.Hodson@servicecare.org.uk or by phone on 01772 208 966. Don't miss this opportunity to join a reputable team and make a tangible impact in property maintenance services.

We look forward to hearing from you!