Allocator

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values
- Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Working Pattern

Days 4 on 2 off 2 early / 2 late

We are recruiting an Allocator to coordinate and assign daily tasks, teams and resources to support efficient operational delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time, supporting a smooth, well‑organised service in a fast‑paced aviation environment.

• Allocate staff to flights, tasks and operational areas based on skills, availability and workload.
• Monitor real‑time requirements and adjust deployments to meet changing operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of team deployment, shift changes and task completion.
• Communicate clearly with Duty Managers, Supervisors and operational teams throughout each shift.
• Use scheduling tools, radios or allocation systems to manage workflow efficiently.
• Support escalations, delays or operational disruptions by reallocating resources quickly.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, working time rules and site protocols.
• Report staffing gaps, attendance issues or operational risks promptly.

• Experience in aviation, scheduling, rostering, control rooms or fast‑paced operations (advantageous).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence making quick, informed decisions.
• Reliable, proactive and highly attentive to detail.
• Comfortable using radios, IT systems or scheduling tools (training provided).
• Right to Work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.