Engineering Schedulers X2

Central Employment is working with a fantastic new client specialising in the engineering sector that needs three Engineering Schedulers to join their Manchester site within Oldham.

Overview of role: 

We are currently partnering with a dynamic client in the engineering sector who is seeking a Patch Scheduler to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the efficient planning and organisation of engineering maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a patch of Engineers within specified post-coded areas.
• Plan and organize daily diary with Maintenance/Reactive/Extra Works calls.
• Ensure compliance with contractual maintenance dates to avoid uncompliant visits.
• Revise maintenance schedules to minimize repeat visits to the same site within a 2-month rolling period.
• Allocate planned maintenance calls to the correct engineers based on skillset and geographical location.
• Develop strong geographical knowledge of the designated patch and understand logistics, traffic management, and route planning.
• Confirm and agree on engineer appointments with site personnel.
• Liaise with the service administration team to ensure accurate and timely appointment letters.
• Continuously update systems with accurate contact information and booking procedures.
• Schedule all jobs for a site, including outstanding works, on the same day for efficient planning.
• Optimize job allocation to minimize travel time between jobs.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in scheduling and planning is essential.
• Ability to handle calls from the engineering team and internal staff regarding appointments and job updates.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced reactive environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with engineers and customers.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient geographical knowledge.

If you are a proactive individual with excellent scheduling and planning skills, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role.