Are you an organised and proactive Scheduler looking join a team in Basildon on a 12-month fixed-term contract?

Then read on.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scheduler, planner or coordinator to play a key role in ensuring responsive maintenance and facilities management services are delivered efficiently. You’ll be responsible for planning and scheduling engineers’ workloads, managing appointments and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the service.

Day-to-day of the role

• Schedule and coordinate engineers’ diaries to maximise productivity and meet service level agreements (SLAs).
• Allocate reactive and planned maintenance works to the appropriate operatives.
• Liaise with engineers, subcontractors and customers to arrange and confirm appointments.
• Monitor work progress and adjust schedules to respond to changing priorities.
• Ensure all scheduling information is accurately recorded and updated on the relevant systems.
• Handle incoming telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure jobs are completed within agreed timescales.
• Produce reports and provide administrative support where required.

Skills you need

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, customer-focused and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be confident managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a scheduling, planning or coordination role.
• Experience within facilities management, property maintenance, social housing or a similar environment would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including experience using scheduling or job management systems.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £25,000 – £30,000, depending on experience.
• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and respected facilities management business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Convenient Basildon location.

To apply

If you’re an organised scheduler looking for your next opportunity with a reputable facilities management organisation, we’d love to hear from you. To apply for the Planning Scheduler job, fill in the application form below. Your submission will be sent to Molly Horton.

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