Scheduling Coordinator

OCU; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join their Residential team in Leeds. This role involves managing schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and a background in scheduling, with a focus on delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a scheduling, coordination, or administrative role.
• Strong geographical knowledge for scheduling field visits across Yorkshire and East Midlands.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain schedules for employees and resources.
• Act as the primary point of contact for scheduling inquiries and changes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and UK labour regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in scheduling or coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Job description

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

OCU Group are looking for a Scheduling Coordinator to join our Residential team in Leeds.

The purpose of the role is to provide support to our engineers, you will be responsible for managing and optimising schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources, and maintaining smooth operations across departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and interpersonal skills to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain schedules for employees, contractors, or resources to meet operational demands.
• Act as the primary point of contact for scheduling inquiries, changes, and conflict resolution.
• Communicate schedule updates promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure customer SLA’s are met by making the best use of our resources, and helping to plan out the work efficiently.
• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and UK labour regulations (e.g., working time directives).
• Monitor and address last-minute changes or emergencies to minimise disruption.
• Utilise scheduling software or tools to optimise resource allocation.
• Generate and maintain accurate records and reports related to scheduling.
• Collaborate with team leaders and managers to forecast staffing needs and resource planning.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in a scheduling, coordination, or administrative role.
• Strong geographical knowledge with experience scheduling field visits across the Yorkshire and East Midlands Areas.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and scheduling software.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience in the utilities industry (preferred).
  
  

What We Value

We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values, we all sign up to these… We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.

Our Aim & Vision at OCU

To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor.

We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities.

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.