Planner/Scheduler

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Manchester
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Jul 2019
Closes
23 Jul 2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Role: Planner/ Scheduler

Location: Atlas Business Park, Manchester

Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits package and career development opportunities

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

Put your organisational skills to good use with this vital support role, helping to deliver service excellence for a true global leading organisation.

We are looking for an adaptable, organised individual who has the confidence to communicate with colleagues and clients to deliver effective, reliable planning of work schedules for our field based engineers.

Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world's biggest brand names. With more than 400,000 clients worldwide we are a true global leader, working with clients including airports and major retailers, manufacturers and oil companies.

A VITAL LINK

We are looking for an experienced planner/ coordinator to provide the important link between field engineers and key clients, helping to ensure that workloads are effectively planned within agreed time scales.

Responsibilities include:

* Allocating work to field based colleagues in line with client requirements and within specified time frames

* Ensuring the accuracy of all work schedules

* Ensuring that all work orders are completed and late/missed inspections are addressed

* Ensuring that all work due is scheduled within the month and that reports have been provided to enable payment.

* Work effectively with Area Managers and Regional Managers to ensure all region KPI's are met

* Lead a weekly scheduled review with Area Manager

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Candidate requirements include:

* Previous experience in a booking/ planning/ coordination type of role

* Knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Excel

* Good negotiation and communication skills

* Customer service and client management skills

WORK FOR AN INDUSTRY LEADER

Employing close to 66,500 employees across 140 locations worldwide, only Bureau Veritas can offer:

* Structured development programmes to help you fulfil your potential, including face to face and e-learning programmes

* The opportunity to contribute towards delivering excellence for high profile clients, including some of the world's most recognised brands

* A long list of awards recognition including Top Employer four years in a row and continued success in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards

Plus:

* Comprehensive financial package including competitive salary and allowances, defined contribution pension, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, various insurances including Private Health Insurance and other flexible benefits to suit individual requirements