Scheduler – Mechanical & EngineeringSalary: 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 HoursMonday to Friday, full-time with a rotating weekly shift pattern:
*09:00 – 17:00
*07:30 – 16:30
Key ResponsibilitiesAs 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.