Traffic Management Scheduler

Keltic Traffic Management; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Company pension

Free on site parking

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Keltic Traffic Management Ltd – part of BUKO Traffic & Safety is seeking an experienced Traffic Management Scheduler to join the Operations team in West Drayton. You will coordinate operatives, vehicles and resources for London-wide traffic management works and work closely with Project Managers to keep operations efficient.

The role requires strong organisational skills, multitasking ability and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Traffic Management, scheduling, resource planning or operational coordination.
• Strong organisational and forward planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Good knowledge of London road network would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with operatives, supervisors and managers.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Proactive problem solving approach.
• Ability to stay calm and organised under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily and future works to Traffic Management Operatives.
• Ensure operatives are allocated efficiently based on qualifications, location, availability and working hours.
• Maintain and update the operational schedule as jobs change.
• Plan ahead to identify resource shortages or clashes.
• Coordinate operative availability, leave, sickness and overtime.
• Work with Project Managers to understand workload and client requirements.
• Coordinate agency labour when additional resources are needed.
• Record accurate operative and agency information against each job.
• Communicate schedule changes clearly and promptly to all affected.
• Support allocation of vehicles and other resources as required.
• Keep scheduling information up to date and complete.
• Resolve last-minute operational issues and adapt plans as needed.
• Support wider Operations team to ensure jobs are resourced and delivered.

Skills

Organised

Reliability

Forward planning

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Keltic Traffic Management Ltd – part of BUKO Traffic & Safety

About the Role

Due to continued growth and the integration of our East and West London operations, we are looking for an experienced and organised Traffic Management Scheduler to join our Operations team in West Drayton.

Our Scheduling team plays a key role in the day to day running of the business, coordinating a large and constantly changing programme of traffic management works across London and other regions.

This is a fast paced operational role where priorities can change quickly. You will be responsible for making sure we have the right operatives, vehicles and resources allocated to the right jobs, while working closely with Project Managers, and other departments to keep the operation running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and allocating daily and future works to Traffic Management Operatives.
• Ensuring operatives are allocated efficiently based on qualifications, experience, location, availability and working hours.
• Maintaining and updating the operational schedule throughout the day as jobs are added, changed, extended or cancelled.
• Planning ahead to identify potential resource shortages or clashes before they become operational problems.
• Coordinating operative availability, annual leave, sickness, overtime and other resource requirements.
• Working closely with Project Managers to understand upcoming workload and client requirements.
• Coordinating agency labour when additional resources are required.
• Ensuring accurate operative and agency information is recorded against each job.
• Communicating schedule changes clearly and promptly to everyone affected.
• Supporting the allocation of vehicles and other operational resources where required.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring scheduling information is kept fully up to date.
• Helping resolve last minute operational issues and finding practical solutions when plans change.
• Supporting the wider Operations team to ensure jobs are properly resourced and delivered as planned.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable working in a busy operational environment.

You will need:

• Previous experience in Traffic Management, scheduling, resource planning or operational coordination is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and forward planning skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions when circumstances change.
• Good geographical knowledge of London and the surrounding road network would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to deal with operatives, supervisors, managers and agencies.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, and Outlook.
• A practical and proactive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to remain calm and organised when dealing with last minute changes or operational pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension.
• Free on site parking.
• Opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow.
• A key role within an expanding Operations team.
• The opportunity to work within a growing international group while remaining closely involved in the day to day operation.

Keltic Traffic Management Ltd is part of the BUKO Group and operates as BUKO Traffic & Safety in the UK. We provide Traffic Management services across London and throughout a growing geographical area of the UK.