Job Description

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Scheduler to join our Planned Works team in Tamworth. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth coordination of planned maintenance activities across our housing contracts, supporting our operatives and delivering excellent service to our residents.

Key Responsibilities

Efficiently schedule and manage planned maintenance works, ensuring operatives' diaries are optimised for productivity and minimal travel. Liaise with residents to confirm appointments, reschedule works, and provide updates on progress. Monitor job progress and ensure timely completion in line with KPIs and client expectations. Work closely with supervisors, contract managers, and customer service teams to resolve scheduling conflicts or access issues. Maintain accurate records using our internal systems and ensure compliance with WPS procedures and client SLAs.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a scheduling, coordination, or planning role, ideally within property services or housing maintenance. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Proficiency in using scheduling software and Microsoft Office applications. A team player with a proactive attitude and attention to detail.

Why Join Wates?

At Wates, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for career development and training A culture that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence


Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.



To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting


Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.


We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places

- working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet

- protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people

- creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.


We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.


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