Workforce Planner

OCS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Workforce Planner in Glasgow. The successful candidate will manage workforce planning, conduct welfare checks, and ensure effective communication with clients. Ideal candidates are proactive leaders with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working varied shifts. This role supports career development in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage workforce planning and shift allocation.
• Conduct welfare checks on lone workers.
• Report incidents to clients and manage escalation.

Skills

Proactive

Leadership

Communication

Job description

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About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.

This role sits within our Security business division which provides physical security guarding, access control, alarm systems and perimeter property protection, CCTV, mobile surveillance, and ANPR Technology services to a wide range of prestigious clients.

About The Role

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Workforce Planning – Shift allocation, staff attendance monitoring, sourcing and coordinating cover for vacant shifts and in cases of absence or sickness
• Staff Welfare – Conduct regular checks on lone workers in the field
• Incident Reporting – Liaising with clients regarding on-site incidents, following escalation processes and procedures as necessary
• Data Management – Collating and processing staffing data, as required

The Ideal Candidate Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• Proactive, responsible, and reliable, with the capability to lead a team of employees
• Able to interact and influence both front-line colleagues and management to ensure all contractual requirements are fulfilled
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, listen, support, and communicate effectively
• Willing and able to work a mix of days and nights on a 4 on 2 off rota
• Successful candidates will also be required to undergo screening and vetting (BS7858)

How To Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.