Scheduling Team Leader in Newburn

Come and make a difference at Karbonas aScheduling Team Leader

About the Role

We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Scheduling Team Leader in the Scheduling Team.

An opportunity has become available to lead a team of schedulers to deliver high quality services within the Support Services Team. The team will assist in the planning, organising and co-ordination of repairs and maintenance work to operatives in a way which optimises performance, value for money, quality standards and customer expectations. The role involves an element of scheduling work through inbound and outbound calls. The applicant will be a well‑organised individual who can respond to the reactive needs of the service.

About You

You’ll have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and will have excellent interpersonal skills to build effective and strong relationships with internal and external customers and be able to work to tight deadlines in a busy property services department.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in our Scheduling team led by the Scheduling Manager, Sam Nixon. If you require further information about the role, please contact Sam on sam.nixon@karbonhomes.co.uk.

Key Details

• Scheduling Team Leader – Fixed term role until February 2027
• Salary – £33,152 per annum
• Location – Newburn & Stanley (presence at both offices)
• Regular travel will be required
• 37 hours per week with some homeworking available

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you’re applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre‑employment checks.

Why Join Us?

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website: https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/.

We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 27 January 2026
We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications – so don’t wait too long to apply!

Interview date: Week commencing 02 February 2026

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.

Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding – we’ve got this covered!

Job Summary

• Location: Newburn & Stanley
• Organization: Karbon Homes
• Salary: £33,152 per annum
• Closing Date: 27/01/2026
• Reference ID: 36341

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