Scheduler

 Scheduler 

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

We are looking for a proactive Scheduler to join our emergency response team, making sure our engineers reach customers in their hour of need when they are experiencing sewer and drainage problems- symptoms range from sewage spills to customers not being able to flush their toilets so what you will be doing really makes a difference.

Position:  Scheduler

Location: Customer Solution Centre, Slough, Berkshire

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 4 days on 4 days off, 38.5 hours per week, earlies and lates.

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Benefits: 23 days holiday (including bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; onsite restaurant; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Responsibilities:

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  • To allocate all works associated with waste water network within service level agreements and as promised to the customer on behalf of Thames Water.
  
  
  • To ensure all work is allocated to Field Staff to enable KPI’s, Customer promises and productivity targets to be met and customers are updated where delays occur.
  
  
  • To ensure full compliance via WNS work checking and raise follow on activities via VISTEC as required.
  
  
  • To give assistance, support and guidance on all customer related issues as they arise and escalate issues to Senior Scheduler in a timely manner.
  
  
  • To support the development and implementation of a comprehensive scheduling regime which fully aligns with the Client’s own Customer Vision and ‘Customer Journey’ and supports Lanes Group operational requirements.
  
  
  • To ensure any emergency response requirements such as pollution and internal floods are actioned and resolved in accordance with all stakeholder requirements, supporting both the Client and any other agencies involved.
  
  
  • To be a role model for customer excellence and ensure that all staff and operatives embrace and implement the customer service aspirations of the Contract.
  
  
  • Undertake any other work as reasonably required of you by the Customer Operations Manager or Senior Scheduler.
  
  
  • Work closely with Field Management teams to maximise resources and ensure customer issues are resolved as timely as possible and to an industry leading standard.
  
  
  • Be part of high performing teams that embrace a culture of continuous improvement, delivering process change and operational efficiencies.
  
  
  • Ensure all H&S, HR and other Lanes Group Plc policies are fully adhered to
  
  
  • Establish positive and productive client relationships, ensuring regular, constructive two-way communication.
  
  
  • Ensure all resources are utilised effectively - maximising output whilst minimising cost.
  
  
  • Act as a customer champion supporting the design and implementation of customer experience initiatives and protecting Lanes Group Ltd brand and reputation and safeguarding against future claims and disputes.
  
  
  • Anticipate future operational or compliance risks, mitigating or escalating as required.
  
  
  • Ensure end to end process compliance, identifying and removing blockers and ineffective ways of working.
  
  
  
  

So if you thrive working in a fast paced environment, where no day is the same, whilst delivering the best in customer relations, then this is the role for you.

About you:

The ideal candidate will:

• Be hard working and respectful


• Comply with health and safety standards.


• Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers, and wider Lanes Group network


• Have basic knowledge of both Microsoft 365 and Google Suite


• Have solid communication skills (both written and verbal)


• Be resourceful and proactive


• Multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative


• Have the ability to deal with people at different levels

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.