Location
Glasgow | United Kingdom
Job description
North builds stronger, more reliable networks and creates smarter, more sustainable places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work.
Working across four specialist sectors: public service, enterprise, financial service, and defence & justice. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.
The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view, and we know the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.
Description of Role
Are you a master of organization with a passion for optimizing resources and maximizing efficiency? We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Scheduler Field Service Planner to lead our scheduling operations with precision and finesse. This pivotal role involves overseeing the allocation of resources, managing scheduling processes, and ensuring seamless coordination to support our company's objectives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by the challenge of optimizing resource utilization, we want to hear from you
As Planner you will be responsible for:
- Develop and implement strategic resource scheduling plans to meet operational demands and business objectives.
- Coordinate with department heads and project managers to understand resource requirements and priorities.
- Utilize advanced scheduling software and tools to create optimized schedules that maximize resource utilization and minimize conflicts.
- Monitor and analyze scheduling data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Proactively identify potential scheduling conflicts and develop solutions to mitigate risks and ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure adequate staffing levels and optimize workforce allocation based on project needs and employee skill sets.
- Communicate scheduling changes and updates effectively to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across departments.
- Lead a team of scheduling coordinators, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure consistent adherence to scheduling processes and standards.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in scheduling and resource management.
- Adhering to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection relevant to your job, function and location.
- Meeting client KPI and SLA requirements.
- Creating a production schedule
- Estimating the budget, cost and quantity of materials, human labour and other tools necessary for the completion of the project;
- Streamlining processes so that production can meet deadlines;
- Communicating with other departments regarding production schedules and any possible changes;
- Applying their knowledge of maths and statistics to real-world scenarios;
- Using computer technology relating to enterprise resource planning (ERP).
For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.
- List of skills & experience.
- Analytical and logical skills;
- Business management abilities;
- Good Geographical Knowledge of the UK
- Good communication and delegation skills;
- Being motivated and good at motivating others;
- Being a multitasker;
- Being proficient with computer software related to planning responsibilities;
- Strong budgeting skills and commercial awareness.
North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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