Scheduler

Scheduler – Mechanical & Engineering Salary: c.£30,000 Job Type: Temp to Perm | Full Time About the Role Vanta Staffing are working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the Mechanical & Engineering sector, who are looking to recruit an experienced Scheduler to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the centre of operations. Working Hours Monday to Friday, full-time with a rotating weekly shift pattern: 09:00 – 17:00 07:30 – 16:30 Key Responsibilities As a Scheduler, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of operations, delivering a high-quality service to clients while maximising engineer efficiency. Act as the main point of contact for all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and scheduled works Coordinate and schedule reactive and planned mechanical and electrical jobs Optimise engineer diaries to maximise productivity while maintaining service standards Allocate work based on skill set, location, and priority Maintain accurate records on internal systems (Concept), including raising ad-hoc tasks Keep engineer resource planners up to date, ensuring availability and capabilities are reflected Coordinate out-of-hours rotas, overtime, and cover for holidays or sickness Ensure all PPM schedules meet contractual, statutory, and legislative requirements Liaise with engineers, clients, and internal teams via phone and email Monitor KPIs and SLAs, escalating any risks or time-critical issues Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or capacity issues proactively Adjust schedules in real-time to respond to operational changes or urgent requirements About You Previous experience in a scheduling, planning, or coordination role (engineering or similar industry preferred) Strong organisational and time-management skills Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills Able to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work both independently and as part of a team Strong administrative skills with attention to detail What’s on Offer Salary circa £30,000 Temp to perm opportunity Supportive team environment Opportunity to join a reputable and growing organisation If you're an experienced Scheduler looking for your next challenge within a dynamic engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you