Planner Scheduler

IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Profit sharing

31 days annual leave

Pension contributions (up to 5%)

Life insurance

Annual pay reviews

Training & development

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Ian Williams Limited is seeking a Planner Scheduler to join our Aston, Birmingham team. You will plan daily work schedules, own the scheduling process, and act as the first contact for customers and operatives to ensure first-time fixes and timely communications.

The role offers a competitive base salary, monthly bonuses, profit share, generous leave, pension contributions, life insurance, annual pay reviews, and training opportunities within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning and scheduling.
• Strong IT and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow processes and adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily work schedules using our dynamic scheduling system.
• Own the scheduling process from start to finish, considering priority, location and time.
• Act as the first point of contact for customers and operatives via phone and email.
• Maintain clear and detailed notes for each task in the system.
• Produce daily KPI reports reflecting service delivery performance.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

IT skills

Analytical skills

Customer support

Tools

Scheduling system

Job description

We are looking for a Planner Scheduler to join our growing team in Aston, Birmingham.

Our iwhub (centralised helpdesk) is an integral part of our thriving Responsive/ Maintenance division at Ian Williams. We value our people, fostering a culture of trust and support that brings out the best in our team.

If you thrive in a fast paced, people focused environment, enjoy staying organised and solving problems, and value compassion and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. This could be the start of something exciting!

At Ian Williams, we're committed to fairness, inclusivity and respect. Your hard work will always be recognised and rewarded, and with that in mind, we offer the following:

• Competitive base salary of £28,583 for a 37.5 hour working week
• Monthly performance bonuses
• Profit share scheme
• 31 days annual leave (inc. Public Holidays) plus buy or sell annual leave
• Pension contributions up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Annual pay reviews
• Training & development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity.

What's involved in the Planner Scheduler role?

• Plan daily work schedules using our dynamic scheduling system, ensuring a first class experience for our residents through timely and efficient coordination.
• Own the scheduling process from start to finish, considering priority, location and time while managing risks that could impact KPIs.
• Act as the first point of contact for customers and operatives, offering support via phone and email to help achieve first time fix resolutions.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance by maintaining clear and detailed notes for each task on the system.
• Contribute to contract performance by producing daily KPI reports that reflect the success of our service delivery.

What could you bring to the Planner Scheduler role?

Previous experience in planning and scheduling is required, preferably within a repairs and maintenance environment, but you may have experience from another sector.

You're driven, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast paced, reactive environment, with strong IT and analytical skills, along with the ability to follow processes and quickly adapt to new systems.

About Ian Williams Ltd:

Explore more about us via our website and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

All successful applicants will undergo a DBS criminal records check, and we fully comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS Code of Practice.

Ian Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all characteristics.

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