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United Living Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and maintenance company in the UK is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for creating efficient work schedules, collaborating across departments, and reporting on operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position requires attention to detail and flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service role.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated customer focus with problem resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an effective schedule for execution by teams.
• Access and report on employee hours and efficiency.
• Collaborate with different departments for coordination.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to self-motivate

Team player

I.T literate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Basic CAD skills

Job description

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To operate effectively in a delivery focused and often fast-paced environment, working within the planning

department to create an effective schedule for execution by the teams on all jobs, using information gained from the client and the department managers.

Craft an efficient schedule for the execution by the teams on all jobs

· Access employee hours spent on projects and create reports on efficiency

· Work with staff from different departments to collaborate and main coordination

· Assisting in implementing maintenance planning and scheduling processes and developing process

improvements

· Keep accurate metrics on the performance of planning and scheduling functions and provide timely

· Provide input to management and suggest improvements for efficiency

· Develop a daily schedule to secure adequate resources to complete all jobs

· Ensure all works orders and maintenance log items are closed when work is finished

Thrive within United Living’s values and culture of relentlessly striving to excellence through;

· Doing the right thing

· Raising the bar

· Positive attitude and energetic pace

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to make things happen – starter/finisher

· Tact and the ability to deal with difficult situations

· Experience in a customer service role, or similar.

· I.T literate particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.

· Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

· Team player, but also comfortable working alone.

· Understands the need for respect, sensitivity and discretion in a public facing role.

· Some flexibility of working hours may be required.

· Self-Motivated, enthusiastic and calm under pressure.

Job Description

To operate effectively in a delivery focused and often fast-paced environment, working within the planning

department to create an effective schedule for execution by the teams on all jobs, using information gained from the client and the department managers.

Craft an efficient schedule for the execution by the teams on all jobs

· Access employee hours spent on projects and create reports on efficiency

· Work with staff from different departments to collaborate and main coordination

· Assisting in implementing maintenance planning and scheduling processes and developing process

improvements

· Keep accurate metrics on the performance of planning and scheduling functions and provide timely

· Provide input to management and suggest improvements for efficiency

· Develop a daily schedule to secure adequate resources to complete all jobs

· Ensure all works orders and maintenance log items are closed when work is finished

Thrive within United Living’s values and culture of relentlessly striving to excellence through;

· Doing the right thing

· Raising the bar

· Positive attitude and energetic pace

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Integrity

· Ability to make things happen – starter/finisher

· Tact and the ability to deal with difficult situations

· Experience in a customer service role, or similar.

· I.T literate particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.

· Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

· Team player, but also comfortable working alone.

· Understands the need for respect, sensitivity and discretion in a public facing role.

· Some flexibility of working hours may be required.

· Self-Motivated, enthusiastic and calm under pressure.

Qualifications

Key Skills (Essential)

· NRSWA (Awareness)

· The ability to self-motivate and work within a team

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to proven ability to

interact with a variety of partners

· Ability to maintain professionalism at all times under stressful situations

· Demonstrated customer focus with an ability to resolve complex issues with an eye for detail

· Ability to understand the importance of priority of work tasks and the willingness to perform all

assigned tasks within their ability

· Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to create sketches

· Attention to detail

· Confidence in using computer packages and familiarity with planning tools

· The ability to work under pressure to deadlines I.T literate particularly Microsoft Office and

Excel.

· Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

· Team player, but also comfortable working alone.

· Understands the need for respect, sensitivity and discretion in a public facing role.

· Some flexibility of working hours may be required.

· Self-Motivated, enthusiastic and calm under pressure.

Key Skills (Desirable)

· Basic CAD skills