Scheduler

Yorkshire Water; Leeds, Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Scheduler to manage the creation and administration of work schedules for field team members. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent organizational abilities, and proficiency with planning IT packages like SAP. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual performance related bonus

Structured development opportunities

Attractive pension scheme

Life assurance cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking are required.
• Experience in water, wastewater, or broader utilities industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules to maximize productivity.
• Liaise with Planners, Field teams, and Triage as needed.
• Provide first-class service and information on scheduled work.

Skills

Strong problem-solving under pressure

Excellent organisational skills

Experience with planning IT packages

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to influence and negotiate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Salary: £27,789 - £34,392 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Annual performance related bonus
• Structured development opportunities in line with the Scheduler progression plan
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Initially based in Bradford, moving to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026.

Work type: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am‑6:00pm window.

A Scheduler with the Central Control team in the Customer Experience function at Yorkshire Water manages the creation and administration of work schedules for field team members to meet operational needs for planned and reactive work activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules using Yorkshire Water systems and principles to maximise productivity.
• Liaise with Planners, Field teams and Triage as required.
• Act as a bridge between customers and the field team, providing first‑class service and information on scheduled work.
• Day‑day jeopardy management, aligning with effective work completion, service commitments and escalating as appropriate.
• Proactively manage daytime work to reduce standby requirements and triage reactive high‑priority work.
• Regularly discuss the plan, schedule and workbasket with the wider Triage, Planning and Scheduling team, Technical Planning, Operational and Maintenance Managers, noting risks or blockers.

Skills & Qualifications

• Develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving under pressure and innovative thinking.
• Strong IT skills and experience with planning IT packages; SAP understanding preferred, training will be provided.
• Influence and negotiate ability.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail for right‑first‑time performance.
• Previous experience in water, wastewater or broader utilities, process or manufacturing industries is an asset.

Flexible working patterns and job‑share options are supported where possible.

Recruitment Process

Closing Date: 20th November, 2025.

Pre‑employment checks include Basic Disclosure; possibly Counter Terrorist or Security Check; and medical questionnaire. We offer adjustments for accessibility needs.

No agencies please.