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.