Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Scheduler to join their team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This vital role is responsible for creating, optimising, and maintaining efficient schedules for resources, ensuring maximum utilisation and operational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, experience with scheduling software, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and Optimise Schedules: Create daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, aiming for high efficiency and adherence to operational constraints.
• Resource Allocation: Accurately assign available staff and assets to scheduled tasks based on qualifications, availability, legal requirements, and operational needs.
• Monitor and Adjust: Continuously monitor real-time operations, identify discrepancies or delays, and make immediate adjustments to schedules to maintain service levels and address unexpected issues.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse scheduling data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Generate performance reports on resource utilisation, schedule adherence, and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise effectively with operations managers, team leaders, and other departments to gather scheduling inputs, communicate schedule changes, and resolve conflicts.
• System Management: Utilise and maintain specialised scheduling software and systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications
• Experience: Proven experience in a dedicated scheduling, planning, or logistics role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., workforce management systems, enterprise resource planning) and strong competency in Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet software).
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data entry and schedule creation to ensure accuracy.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective internal and external liaison.
• Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure.

Hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8:30am -5:30pm

Benefits
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Parking
• Pension and more

Please note we will require a copy of your UK rights to work to before an application can be progressed.

Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.