Planner/Scheduler

As a Scheduler and Planner within Estates at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust you will have amazing relationship building and influencing capabilities enabling you to schedule Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.   Having administration skills and experience within a maintenance environment is advantageous as the successful candidate will collect all data and information required by technical management and present data and information in standard formats for technical managers.  Sodexo provide a full range of facilities services at the hospital including catering, cleaning, security, portering, helpdesk, reception and estates management. As a Command Centre Work Scheduler and Planner at Sodexo, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and make a tangible difference. Your skills in scheduling and planning reactive and planned maintenance works will ensure smooth operations and adherence to service levels.  Main Responsibilities What you’ll do:Duties based around the Planning & Coordination of workflow form the Helpdesk and Maximo (CMMS) processes and link into the Operational Planned Maintenance Team.Client call handling and creation of faults on the CMMS.Support on a day to day basis of the CAFM system operated at the hospital for the Hard FM team. In particular, offering Planning & Coordination support to the Team Leaders in the planning office to ensure the effective operation of the planned and reactive maintenance processesResponsible for the day to day monitoring of the CAFM data relating to Estates Maintenance Services (PPM and Reactive works) along with the monitoring of associated Estates services data management including reporting and monitoring of all tasks logged on the system To support the Planning & Coordination lead to monitor on a daily basis to ensure the operation of the Payment Mechanism for Estates on the Manchester PFI Hospital siteFor the day to day management, security and upkeep of the CAFM system operator’s tablet units including set up, updates & the training of usersFor a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description Ideal CandidateWhat you bring: Proven experience within a similar role - planning and schedulingExcellent communication skills both written and verbalSelf-motivated and able to adapt to changing prioritiesAble to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approachWorks well in a pressurised environment Ability to deal with people at all levelsAbility to be an effective Team playerAware of relevant Health & Safety and general legislative mattersAttend external and internal courses as requiredMust be computer literate Must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skillsGood level of mathematical skills Desirable: Previous experience within a Health Service contextDemonstrating maturity in working with Hard FM groupsAny specialist knowledge relevant to the health care environmentPrevious experience using SharePoint and Maximo CAFM systems (desirable)  What we offer £24,000pa - £26,000pa (depending on experience) + excellent benefits package Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer: Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationAccess to ongoing training and development programsCountless opportunities to grow within the company. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!