Planner / Scheduler required for the UK's leading facilities management company. The business look after a large customer base, from banks and retailers to government offices. This role will involve using scheduling software to manage the delivery of jobs allocated to the engineering delivery. Then, using the systems and processes, to ensure that the correct engineering resource is deployed to achieve first time fixes for customers. This will range from using internal national engineers to subcontractors as appropriate, with the aim of ensuring that the job is attended within the specified SLAs. Once attendance has been met the Scheduler will also manage the completion of the job as well as ensuring that all parts and materials are accounted for, and all required documentation is completed.
This role would suit someone with a planning / scheduling background within a service delivery or contact centre environment and offers a competitive salary of 25,500pa, rising to 26,750pa after 3 months!
What will you be doing as a Planner / Scheduler?
- Act as the first point of contact for client inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses to build and maintain strong client relationship
- Coordinate with the mobile workforce and vendors, ensuring seamless scheduling and execution of facility management task
- Proactively identify client needs and preferences, ensuring these are reflected in the planning and execution of services
- Manage and resolve any issues or complaints with a solutions-focused approach, aiming for client satisfaction
- Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure services are delivered efficiently and in alignment with client expectations
- Utilise customer feedback to continually improve service offerings and processes
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, services provided, and feedback receive
We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience working as a Planner / Scheduler or Co-ordinator, where you were responsible for co-ordinating mobile workers
- Have experience working within a service delivery or contact centre
- Possess strong IT skills
- Demonstrate a high level of communication skills with the ability to provide detailed information and advice in a clear and positive manner
- Can interact and communicate as appropriate with their audience, which will encompass colleagues, engineers, contract and performance managers and third-party suppliers
- Work effectively under pressure within a busy and diverse environment
- Show a creative approach to analysing and solving problems using technology and reported information
- Adhere to process and compliance requirements
- Work well as part of a team
What will you get in return for your work as a Planner / Scheduler?
- Salary of 25,500pa rising to 26,500pa after 3 months
- Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am to 6pm, however flexibility can be offered, and part time could be considered
- Holiday Entitlement is 24 days + bank holidays
- Working for a leading facilities management company
- Discounted gym membership
- Free parking
- Excellent facilities and social scene available within the business park, including picturesque areas for walks and breaks
- Close to major motorway and public transport links
- There are multiple vacancies available as they are setting up a new team
- Team incentives and celebrations and Company events
- Company benefits scheme which gives you the chance to purchase flexible benefits including additional holiday
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