Production Scheduler

Ceto Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transport organisation in London is seeking a Production Scheduler to join their engineering operations team. This role involves maintaining schedules and materials coordination, using SAP and Excel, and liaising with various departments to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in production scheduling, strong SAP knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time on-site position offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production scheduling or materials planning.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable working in both office and shop floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets for train data.
• Use SAP to check stock and material availability.
• Liaise with departments for material and scheduling information.

Skills

Production scheduling

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Job description

Production Scheduler • Acton Town, London (on-site) • £35.74 per hour (Umbrella) • Day shift: Monday-Thursday 07:15-15:15, Friday 07:15-12:15 (35 hours per week)

Our client, a major organisation within London’s public transport network, is seeking a Production Scheduler to join their engineering operations team based in Acton Town. This is a key position ensuring that materials, workflows, and schedules align seamlessly with train production and fleet maintenance requirements.

You’ll be working closely with teams across the business, from the office to the shop floor, to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• as the Production Scheduler you will Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets, including recording train data and serial numbers
• The Production Scheduler will Use SAP to:
  • Check stock and material availability
  • Raise pick lists and production work orders
  • Create despatch orders and shopping carts
  • Enter timesheet allocations
• The Production Scheduler will liaise with departments to gather material, equipment, and scheduling information
• The Production Scheduler will support production planning with general administrative and coordination tasks
• Help organise work areas to maintain efficient production flow

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in production scheduling or materials planning (ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or transport operations)
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable working in both office and shop floor environments
• Confident communicator with a proactive and methodical approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation that plays a vital role in keeping London’s transport network moving.

If you’re detail-focused, highly organised, and ready to take ownership of scheduling and materials coordination, we’d like to hear from you.