Scheduler/Planner (Smart Metering) - Newcastle
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Position Overview & Specifications
Title Scheduler/Planner (Smart Metering)
Location Office location - Newcastle, NE15 8NX
Reporting To Scheduling Team Leader
Role Purpose You will play a crucial role as a Scheduler. Working within a busy team you will be planning and jeopardy managing the workload of a team of field based Smart Metering Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
The Scheduler will assume full responsibility for planning and jeopardy management of the workload of a team of field based Smart Metering Engineers. The key responsibilities are outlined below;
- Proactively schedule work for field based Smart Metering Engineers across the UK
- Ensure that work is planned effectively maximising density and minimising travel
- Issue emergency/high priority work to the best placed Engineer ensuring that client SLAs are adhered to and pre-planned work is not put into jeopardy
- Continually liaise with and update field based management on progress and issues throughout the day
- Liaise and communicate effectively with multiple clients to ensure the completion of all work in a timely manner and address any issues to the satisfaction of the client
- Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and share best practice with your colleagues
The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and the position is such that other responsibilities will be expected as part of the role as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- None
Desirable
- Administrative qualification
Experience
Essential
- Effective communication skills with the ability to multi task whilst remaining calm under pressure
- Can do attitude and team player
Desirable
- Scheduling/planning experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,150.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Transport links
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle Upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Scheduler/Planner (Smart Metering) - Newcastle roles across Bespoke Metering Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,150 - £24,150 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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