We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the utilities sector for a Planning & Scheduling Coordinator to support water operations. This role is key to ensuring the effective deployment of field teams delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a large-scale water network.
Working in a fast-paced operational environment, you will coordinate up to four field teams, ensuring service level agreements, operational performance standards, and customer expectations are consistently met.
Hours : Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30
Key Duties
Plan and schedule daily workloads for field engineers and technicians across reactive, emergency, and planned maintenance activities
Optimise workforce allocation to maximise productivity, minimise downtime, and improve travel efficiency
Monitor live operations and adjust schedules in real time to respond to emergencies and changing priorities
Liaise with field supervisors, operational managers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery
Manage emergency job allocation and ensure all scheduling systems, permits, and updates are maintained accurately
Track and report on KPIs including utilisation, completion rates, and SLA performance
Support customer service delivery through effective appointment management, updates, and escalation handling
Ensure all work is compliant with health & safety standards, company procedures, and street works requirements
Coordinate resources including labour, materials, equipment, and permits
Identify and implement improvements to planning and scheduling processes
Maintain accurate operational records and update workforce/scheduling systems in real time
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors to ensure uninterrupted service delivery
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in planning, scheduling, or coordinating field-based operations (utilities experience advantageous)
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise across teams and stakeholders
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Good IT skills and experience using scheduling or workforce management systems
Understanding of health & safety and operational compliance requirements is desirable
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