Scheduling Manager

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.

We are recruiting for a Repairs Scheduling Manager to lead and manage a centralised Scheduling function operating across multiple contracts.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus

• Pension scheme and life assurance

•   24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service

• 1 paid volunteer day

• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation

• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

•  Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support

This role is responsible for ensuring operational resources are planned, deployed and utilised effectively to deliver a consistent, high-quality service to residents and clients.

The role sits within a newly centralised scheduling model and will play a key part in embedding consistent processes, standards and performance across contracts.

The Repairs Scheduling Manager will provide leadership and operational oversight to maximise productivity, meet KPIs and support contract teams in responding effectively to service demand.

Responsibilities

As a Repairs Scheduling Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage a centralised Scheduling Team supporting multiple contracts.

• Plan and allocate operational resources (operatives and subcontractors) to maximise productivity and first-time fix.

• Work closely with Contract Managers, Operations Managers and Supervisors to align scheduling priorities with operational requirements.

• Act as an escalation point for complex scheduling issues, service failures and resident complaints.

• Monitor performance against KPIs, resource utilisation and service levels.

• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes, systems and ways of working.

• Implement escalation and contingency processes during peak demand or operational disruption.

• Support the embedding of the centralised scheduling model across contracts.

• Coach and develop schedulers to maintain consistent standards and performance.

About You

To succeed as a Repairs Scheduling Manager, you will demonstrate:

• Experience managing a scheduling, planning or resource coordination function.

• Experience within social housing repairs, maintenance, facilities management or field service environments.

• Understanding of reactive repairs and maintenance operations.

• Experience using scheduling, workforce planning or job management systems (e.g. FLS or similar platforms).

• Experience managing or supervising scheduling teams.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office / Office 365.