Job Title: Scheduler
Department: Business Planning & Supply Chain
Location: Hartlepool (TS25)
Salary: £27,988 + Benefits
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 th March 2026
Interviews: W/C 16 th March 2026
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
At Tata Steel Hartlepool, our supply chain is the heartbeat of the operation. When materials arrive on time and orders move as planned, everything works. When they do not, the pressure is felt quickly.
We are looking for a Supply Chain Scheduler who thrives on organisation, enjoys working with data, and takes pride in keeping things on track. If you like turning plans into action and being part of a team that relies on your judgement, this could be the right move for you.
What you will do
You will be responsible for planning and scheduling orders and materials to ensure customer demand is met in full and on time. Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager and wider operations teams, you will:
* Plan raw materials to support production requirements
* Monitor and track orders, resolving issues before they impact delivery
* Prepare and share performance and status reports
* Support the development of service level agreements and supplier KPIs
* Use ERP systems and Excel daily to manage and maintain accurate data
This role plays a key part in balancing customer expectations with operational capability. It requires someone who can think ahead, spot risks early, and communicate clearly.
What you will need
You will ideally have experience in a planning, scheduling, logistics or supply chain environment. You should be confident working with Excel and comfortable using ERP systems or similar planning tools.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is organised and detail-focused
* Can analyse information and solve problems calmly
* Is confident working with data and reporting
* Enjoys being part of a small, collaborative team
Is willing to learn and continuously improve processes
For a full job description or if you'd like an informal discussion, please contact:
What we can offer you
Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:
* A market competitive salary
* 35 days holidays per annum
* Annual Pay Review
* Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
* Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
* One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world's top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We're part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
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