Operations & Scheduling Coordinator

DJ Doors; Bicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DJ Doors is seeking an Operations & Scheduling Coordinator for an office-based role in the United Kingdom. You will coordinate daily engineer workloads, site visits, and reactive jobs, ensuring clear job details, materials, and access information.

The role blends customer service with scheduling and office operations, requiring ownership, quick decision-making, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in scheduling, coordination, or operations (essential).
• Experience in an engineering, service, or logistics environment (preferred).
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Confident communicator (phone & email).
• Able to make decisions and adapt quickly.
• Good IT skills (MS Office; systems experience beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily engineer workloads, site visits, and reactive jobs.
• Adjust schedules in real time based on priorities and emergencies.
• Act as the link between customers, engineers and the office team.
• Raise purchase orders, quotations and invoices; maintain records.

Skills

Scheduling

Coordination

Operations management

Communication skills

Decision making

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling systems

Job description

Operations & Scheduling Coordinator

Location: Office-based

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Role Purpose

To act as the central coordination point for all office operations and engineer scheduling, ensuring jobs are efficiently planned, communicated, and delivered. This role combines customer service, scheduling, and operational support to keep the business running smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

This is not a traditional admin role — it is a fast-paced coordination position that requires ownership, decision-making, and the ability to manage changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineer Scheduling & Planning (Core Focus)

• Plan and schedule daily engineer workloads, site visits, and reactive jobs
• Adjust schedules in real-time based on priorities, emergencies, and changes
• Ensure engineers have clear job information, materials, and access details

2. Operational Coordination

• Act as the link between customers, engineers, and the office team
• Monitor job progress and ensure updates are communicated clearly
• Support efficient workflow across service, repairs, and installations

3. Customer & Contractor Communication

• Be first point of contact for incoming calls and emails
• Provide updates, confirm bookings, and manage expectations
• Maintain professional and proactive communication at all times

4. Administration & System Support

• Raise purchase orders, quotations, and invoices
• Maintain accurate job records and documentation
• Support general office processes and reporting

What Success Looks Like

• Engineers are fully utilised and efficiently scheduled
• Jobs run smoothly with minimal disruption or confusion
• Customers receive clear, timely communication
• The office operates in a calm, organised, and proactive way

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Previous experience in scheduling, coordination, or operations (essential)
• Experience in an engineering, service, or logistics environment (preferred)

Skills

• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Confident communicator (phone & email)
• Able to make decisions and adapt quickly
• Good IT skills (MS Office; systems experience beneficial)

Attributes

• Calm under pressure in a fast-moving environment
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Takes ownership rather than waiting for instruction
• Enjoys being at the centre of a busy operation