Reactive Scheduler

Lanes Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension

Birthday off

Retention loyalty scheme

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Reactive Scheduler at our Worthing head office to plan and manage emergency wastewater works for engineers. The role supports KPI delivery, customer commitments and compliance across the WNS and VISTEC systems.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, safety-conscious and capable of coordinating resources in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and multitasking skills. Permanent, full-time role with 44 hours over a 4-on/4-off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Be hard working and respectful.
• Comply with health and safety standards.
• Great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers, and wider Lanes Group network.
• Have basic knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Have solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with professional telephone etiquette.
• Be resourceful and proactive.
• Multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Have the ability to deal with people at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Allocate all works associated with wastewater network within service level agreements and as promised to the customer on behalf of Southern Water.
• Ensure all work is allocated to Field Staff to enable KPI’s, customer promises and productivity targets to be met and customers updated where delays occur.
• Ensure full compliance via WNS work checking and raise follow on activities via VISTEC as required.
• Provide assistance, support and guidance on all customer related issues as they arise and elevate issues to Senior Scheduler promptly.
• Support development and implementation of a comprehensive scheduling regime aligned with Client’s Customer Vision and Lanes Group requirements.
• Address emergency responses such as pollution and internal floods per stakeholder requirements.
• Be a role model for customer excellence and promote customer service ambitions of the Contract.
• Undertake other tasks as requested by management.
• Collaborate with Field Management to maximise resources and resolve customer issues promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process changes.
• Build positive client relationships with regular two-way communication.
• Utilise resources efficiently to maximise output and minimise cost.
• Support customer experience initiatives and protect Lanes Group brand.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Prioritisation

Working under pressure

Initiative

Deal with all levels

Hard working

Respectful

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Reactive Scheduler

We are thrilled to announce a major contract win with Southern Water! We are recruiting for a number of Reactive Schedulers to plan and manage essential jobs for our engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with us here at Lanes Group!

At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the communities we serve. As one of the UK's leading infrastructure delivery partners, we employ around 5,000 talented people across a nationwide network of depots and operational locations, delivering annual revenues in excess of £650 million.

We provide essential infrastructure, drainage, wastewater and utility services to many of the UK's leading organisations, including a significant number of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies. Our success is built on the expertise of our people, our commitment to doing things safely and professionally, and our focus on delivering outstanding service every day.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

We are looking for a proactive scheduler to join our emergency response team, making sure our engineers reach customers in their hour of need when they are experiencing sewer and drainage problems - symptoms range from sewage spills to customers not being able to flush their toilets so what you will be doing really makes a difference.

Position

Reactive Scheduler

Location

Durrington Head Office, Worthing, West Sussex

Job Type

Permanent, full-time

Hours

4 days on 4 days off, 44 hours per week, earlies (7am-7pm) and lates (9am - 9pm).

Salary

£27,010 per annum, depending upon experience

Benefits

23 days holiday (including bank holidays); plus your birthday off; health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; enhanced maternity and paternity, retention loyalty scheme based on length of service, friendly working environment.

Responsibilities

• To allocate all works associated with waste water network within service level agreements and as promised to the customer on behalf of Southern Water.
• To ensure all work is allocated to Field Staff to enable KPI’s, Customer promises and productivity targets to be met and customers are updated where delays occur.
• To ensure full compliance via WNS work checking and raise follow on activities via VISTEC as required.
• To give assistance, support and guidance on all customer related issues as they arise and elevate issues to Senior Scheduler in a timely manner.
• To support the development and implementation of a comprehensive scheduling regime which fully aligns with the Client’s own Customer Vision and ‘Customer Journey’ and supports Lanes Group operational requirements.
• To ensure any emergency response requirements such as pollution and internal floods are actioned and resolved in accordance with all stakeholder requirements, supporting both the Client and any other agencies involved.
• To be a role model for customer excellence and ensure that all staff and operatives embrace and implement the customer service aspirations of the Contract.
• Undertake any other work as reasonably required of you by the Customer Operations Manager or Senior Scheduler.
• Work closely with Field Management teams to maximise resources and ensure customer issues are resolved as timely as possible and to an industry leading standard.
• Be part of high performing teams that embrace a culture of continuous improvement, delivering process change and operational efficiencies.
• Establish positive and productive client relationships, ensuring regular, constructive two-way communication.
• Ensure all resources are utilised effectively - maximising output whilst minimising cost.
• Act as a customer champion supporting the design and implementation of customer experience initiatives and protecting Lanes Group brand and reputation and safeguarding against future claims and disputes.
• Anticipate future operational or compliance risks, mitigating or escalating as required.
• Ensure end to end process compliance, identifying and removing blockers and ineffective ways of working.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Any reasonable ad-hoc tasks, duties or projects requested by management.

So if you thrive working in a fast paced environment and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, thenwe are the right Company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

About you

The ideal candidate will

• Be hard working and respectful
• Comply with health and safety standards.
• Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers, and wider Lanes Group network
• Have basic knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Have solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with professional telephone etiquette
• Be resourceful and proactive
• Multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative
• Have the ability to deal with people at different levels

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.