Water Quality Scheduler — Remote Planning Pro

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Swillington; À distance; GBP 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday (with option to buy)

Electric car scheme (where applicable)

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Résumé du poste

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are seeking a dedicated Scheduler to support planning and coordination of water quality monitoring and sampling activities. You will create work packages, manage field team schedules, and liaise with Project Managers and laboratories to ensure timely delivery.

The role offers remote working with occasional days in the Leeds office. We value strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel/Access, with GCSEs in English and Maths.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with a methodical approach to managing multiple activities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Access, with experience using databases, spreadsheets or scheduling systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• A logical and proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to respond to changing priorities.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Flexibility and resilience when working under pressure and managing competing demands.
• Good geographical awareness and the ability to plan efficient routes for field-based teams.
• A positive ‘Can Do’ attitude and a commitment to quality, safety and confidentiality.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above, or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Planning and scheduling water quality monitoring and sampling activities across client projects.
• Creating work packages, daily schedules and efficient routes for field-based teams to maximise resources and minimise unnecessary travel.
• Preparing maps, site information, trackers and field documentation to ensure teams have the information they need to carry out their work.
• Coordinating site access, permissions, traffic management and permits ahead of scheduled fieldwork.
• Liaising with field teams to communicate schedules, site requirements and any changes to planned activities.
• Coordinating monitoring and sampling activities, equipment deployment and follow-up visits.
• Supporting urgent and emergency sampling requirements where necessary.
• Maintaining accurate databases, spreadsheets, maps, trackers and project information.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Water Quality management, laboratories and clients to support the successful delivery of monitoring programmes.
• Monitoring progress, resolving scheduling and logistical issues, and escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Supporting new project set-up, ongoing project administration and continuous improvements to planning systems and processes.
• Working in accordance with SOCOTEC’s health, safety, quality, environmental and confidentiality requirements.

Connaissances

Organisational & planning

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative work

Flexibility

Geographical awareness

Can-do attitude

Formation

GCSE English & Mathematics

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Access

Description du poste

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are seeking a dedicated Scheduler to support planning and coordination of water quality monitoring and sampling activities. You will create work packages, manage field team schedules, and liaise with Project Managers and laboratories to ensure timely delivery.

The role offers remote working with occasional days in the Leeds office. We value strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel/Access, with GCSEs in English and Maths.