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Scheduler, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job in Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listing for: Lanes Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Management, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are actively seeking a Works Scheduler (Maternity Cover) to join our friendly dedicated team on a 12 Month Fixed Term basis that ensure our customer needs are met in an efficient and timely manner. An excellent telephone manner and problem solving skills are a must.

About the role

Location:

Pride Park Derby Derbyshire.

Hours:

40 hours per week on a 7week rotating rota. This includes a mix of shifts: approximately 5 weeks of 07:0015:30 (Monday Friday) 1 week of 09:0018:00 (Monday Friday) and 1 week out of 7 that includes weekend working as standard.

Salary:from 26500.00

Overtime (outside of standard working hours):

Paid at x1.5 (Saturday) and x2 on a Sunday

What we offer:

  • 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension
  • Death in service
  • Training and progression opportunities
  • Overtime
  • Free parking

Responsibilities - but not limited to:

  • Optimising preparing and scheduling the preventive planned and remedial maintenance.
  • You will schedule work orders in accordance with SLAs whilst optimising travel routes and increasing productivity.
  • Working closely with the engineers to identify and rectify issues whilst improving the effectiveness of the operations department.
  • Maintaining high standards within Health Safety & Environment Housekeeping Performance Waste Communication and Continuous Improvement.
  • Effectively supporting the Operations Manager and operations team to meet output requirements in quality expectations cost management and the delivery of key objectives and operational performance targets.
  • Managing and coordinating the promoted workload according to defined priorities estimating resource and duration requirements in line with agreed metrics.
  • Participate and supporting scheduled meetings.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

  • Previous experience of rota scheduling or planning (essential)
  • Experience with in utilities (preferred).
  • Experience of working within a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to make decisions in a time pressured environment.
  • Competent skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
  • Working knowledge of SAP systems would be desirable.

What you will get in return:

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UKs largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being growth and safety of our employees. Through continuous training professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values every individuals unique contribution we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity collaboration and inclusivity.

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries which complement the specialist service of Lanes by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability assets and offering to our customers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please

LAN

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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