At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate maintenance schedules for empty homes and ensure quick turnaround for re-letting.
- Company: Join a supportive housing team focused on community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working available after training; inclusive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing valuable organisational skills.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 27939 - 30372 £ per year.
Empty Homes Maintenance Scheduler
Job details: Salary £27,939 - £30,372 per annum. Contractual hours 37. Basis Full time. Region South. Job category/type Administration. Date posted 16/07/2026.
Job description
Are you highly organised, detail-focused and thrive in a fast-paced environment?
We are looking for a proactive and motivated Empty Homes Maintenance Scheduler to join our busy Housing Support and Maintenance team, supporting the efficient delivery of our Empty Homes (Voids) service.
This is a varied and fast-paced role where you will play a key role in ensuring empty homes are inspected, repaired and ready to be re-let as quickly as possible by coordinating work schedules, managing operative diaries and supporting the day-to-day administration of the Void Maintenance service.
If you enjoy problem solving, have excellent organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail and confidence using ICT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the diaries of Trade Operatives, scheduling and allocating repairs, inspections and maintenance works for empty homes to ensure service priorities and performance targets are met.
- Monitor progress of works and respond to changing priorities, liaising with operatives, contractors, suppliers and colleagues to ensure properties progress efficiently through the void process.
- Raise purchase orders, coordinate materials and support subcontractor management activities.
- Support the Void Manager with administrative processes, statutory inspections and service coordination, maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is updated across relevant systems and databases.
- Produce and maintain reports using Microsoft Office, including regular use of Excel.
- Work collaboratively with Allocations, Housing Management and other Housing teams to support the successful turnaround of empty properties.
- Provide excellent customer service and act as a key contact for housing staff and other stakeholders regarding empty home repairs and maintenance activities.
Qualifications
- Experience in an administrative role within a busy, customer-focused environment.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and data.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with colleagues, contractors, suppliers and customers.
- Strong ICT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy operational environment.
- Experience in housing maintenance, repairs scheduling or workforce planning would be advantageous.
Benefits
- 23-24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week's leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs).
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial and personal wellbeing advice.
- Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants and leisure providers.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories.
- Hybrid working available following successful completion of training and service requirements (significant office-based work required).
- Equal Opportunity Statement
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group, LGBTQ+ Network, Women’s Network, Early Careers Network, Neurodiversity Network.
Working Hours
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.00pm. Working arrangements will be determined by service needs and team requirements.
Other Information
This post is subject to a basic DBS check.
The current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028 as part of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
Interview
Date: Wednesday 19th August 2026.
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Empty Homes Maintenance Scheduler in Lyndhurst employer: NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
As an Environmental Health Technical Officer in Lyndhurst, you will join a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a hybrid working arrangement, the company fosters a healthy work-life balance while offering numerous employee discounts and a robust pension scheme. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on public health but also provides access to various staff networks that promote diversity and inclusion.
Contact Details:
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL Recruitment Team
