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