Scheduler

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Job Title: Scheduler

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Durrington West Sussex (Hybrid- 3 office and 2 WFH)

Salary: 29325.22

Hours: 38 hours per week / Hybrid working

Shift Pattern: This will be explained in full at interview stage the shift pattern consists of early and late shifts as well as 1 in 9 weekend working.

About the role:

We have an excellent opportunity here at Southern Water for a Scheduler if youre an organised individual who has excellent communication skills we want to hear from you!

As a scheduler you will need to create and manage work schedules by deciding how to order both planned & reactive work and influencing what resources are needed to achieve optimum field resource productivity and adherence to service level agreements.

What you will be responsible for:

• Scheduling of reactive & planned work during core business hours ensuring jobs are dispatched in a prioritised manner and relevant contractors/operational teams are utilised efficiently
• Regular communication with District Managers/Field Performance Managers to review area performance
• Flexible approach to scheduling and reacting to emergency situations to prevent customer and compliance issues
• Monitor and manage field team whereabouts to ensure adherence to schedule
• Support and assist the Controller during both normal operations and disruptive events to deliver the optimum service that meets the needs of the business and our customers
• To set customer expectations by keeping customers informed of the progress of their enquiry via telephone contact
• To accurately record all information necessary to resolve open work orders incidents issues or customer complaints to enable trend and management information

What youll bring to the role:

• Good customer service background
• Familiar working towards deadlines and dealing with multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Competent user in outlook excel and teams -this is key in addition to working on multiple computer systems that we use internally such as Ellipse Lightfoot Water Works.
  

Sounds intense Dont worry!

We provide 6 weeks training programme from your day one! Plus you will be working within a great supportive team in your journey learning the role.

We also offer hybrid working where you will be expected to work 3 days in the Durrington office and you can work from home the other 2 days. The office is close to train stations and bus routes so dont worry about transport!

The office has a great canteen and in the summer you could have lunch outside overlooking the pond.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you share our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our communities please applyeven if your experience doesnt perfectly match every requirement. Well support your growth and development.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UK criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.