Customer Service Dispatcher

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator to schedule and dispatch engineers in the Security business sector. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and extensive training opportunities. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and excel in planning, communication, and problem-solving.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Extensive Training Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Career Development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dispatching, planning or coordinating roles.
• Experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Clear communicator with a professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch Service & Maintenance Engineers efficiently.
• Maintain daily contact with engineers and track job completions.
• Proactively handle scheduling gaps and coordinate job priorities.

Skills

Planning and prioritization

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Urgency

Job description

What you will do

As a Dispatch Coordinator, you will play a key role in scheduling and dispatching our skilled Service & Maintenance Engineers for our land-based Security business. Your goal will be to efficiently coordinate corrective and preventative maintenance visits, ensuring they are completed on time and in line with customer requirements and industry standards.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary – Rewarding your skills and contributions.

• Generous Holiday Allowance– 33 days of paid holiday per year (including bank holidays)

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, referral schemes, employee discounts (high street brands), Cycle-to-Work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products.

• Extensive Training Opportunities – Benefit from ongoing product training and cross-training, with access to outstanding resources.

• Collaborative Team Environment – Work with a supportive and encouraging team that values your contributions.

• Career Development – Explore growth opportunities with clear career ladders to advance your career.

How you will do it

• Collaboration: Work closely with your manager, supporting Service Managers and Field Line Managers to meet customer expectations.

• Relationship Building: Attend weekly meetings with managers to improve internal and external working relationships, ensuring smooth coordination.

• Proactive Monitoring: Stay in regular contact with your engineers daily, ensuring they are dispatched efficiently and that job completions are tracked throughout the day.

• Efficiency Focus: Fill any gaps in the schedule (white space in the GANT) and ensure all jobs are completed by the end of the day.

• Problem-Solving: Handle call management with urgency, escalate issues when necessary, and maintain visibility of engineers' real-time status, identifying any anomalies.

What we look for

Required

• Previous experience in dispatching, planning or coordinating roles.

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced office environment.

• Strong planning and prioritization skills with a structured approach to work.

• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Clear communicator with a professional telephone manner, both with colleagues and customers.

• Comfortable with computer systems and able to handle multiple PC applications simultaneously.

• A sense of urgency with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills.

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