Scheduler, Business

Scheduler – Rydon

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Scheduler to join our repairs and maintenance team. Based from our office in Greenhithe, Kent this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading FM company.

Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and has successfully been providing facilities management services to clients across healthcare and housing association sectors for over 40 years. We recruit talented, innovative people to build and maintain homes, schools, hospitals, student accommodation and more. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, high-quality facilities for local communities.

• Organise the diaries of maintenance engineers to ensure that repairs are attended and completed on time.
• Respond to reactive call outs and plan preventative maintenance visits, scheduling work to the appropriate engineer.
• Ensure relevant access and security requirements are met.
• Monitor jobs to ensure timely completion so engineers can move on to their next assignment.
• Use scheduling software to oversee the workdays of multiple engineers, reallocating jobs as emergencies arise or time is required.
• Arrange for subcontractors to complete specialist repairs and ensure all jobs are closed in the system once finished.
• Work closely with the call centre team and residents, agreeing appointment times when scheduling work.

• Enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Have an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Possess strong administration skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literate – able to use Microsoft Office, Outlook and Google Maps.
• Passion for excellent customer service and an excellent telephone manner.

• Clear pay structure starting with a competitive salary of £28,090 per annum and progression opportunities.
• 25 days holiday.
• Incentives and recognition for performance.
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support.
• Pension scheme – 4% contributory.
• Free eyesight test and flu vaccinations.
• Health Cash Plan to spread the cost of essential healthcare.
• 24/7 EAP service – free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Well-being and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Employee discount scheme with a wide range of special offers and discounts on insurance, lifestyle goods and services.
• Flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Den Plan and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Employee Referral Scheme – claim a cash reward for a successful hire.
• Opportunities to progress your career across the business.

We are based in Greenhithe, Kent just a short distance from Bluewater. We offer a hybrid working policy; most of the team work at home and in the office on a rotational basis. During training, hybrid working is not available. When you travel to us we have good bus links and are only 5 minutes from the nearest railway station. We also have free parking and a fun, sociable office that fosters an inclusive culture.

This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Rydon is an equal-opportunity employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

As a well-established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

To apply online, please use the “apply for this job” link at the top of the page. Our application process is straightforward – you can apply with a CV (from your computer or Dropbox), Linked In, Facebook or Google and it should take no more than a few minutes.

Further information on our culture and what it’s like to work at Rydon can be found by clicking the links provided on this page.