Construction Scheduler - Chigwell IG

Position: Construction SCHEDULER - CHIGWELL - 30K - IG6 - Permanent
Job Title:

Scheduler

Location:

IG6, Essex
Salary: £30,000 PER ANNUM
Sector:
Social Housing

Must have previous experience as a planner/scheduler within social housing. please do not apply without experience

Job Purpose

The Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining efficient staff schedules to ensure all client sites are fully and compliantly covered. This role is critical in supporting operational delivery, cost control, and high service standards

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling & Workforce Management

Create, manage, and maintain accurate staff rosters for security officers and operational staff

Ensure all shifts are fully covered in line with contractual requirements and SLAs

Manage short-notice changes, sickness, holidays, and emergency cover

Allocate staff fairly while ensuring compliance with Working Time Regulations

Operational Support

Liaise daily with Operations Managers, Contract Managers, and site supervisors

Respond promptly to client and operational scheduling requirements

Support mobilisation of new contracts by creating initial staffing schedules

Monitor attendance and escalate issues such as repeated lateness or absence

Compliance & Accuracy

Ensure all scheduled staff hold valid licenses (e.g. SIA) and required training

Maintain accurate records within scheduling and time & attendance systems

Support payroll by ensuring hours worked are correctly scheduled and recorded

Communication

Communicate shift details clearly to staff via phone, email, or scheduling systems

Act as a key point of contact for staff availability and shift queries

Maintain professional communication with internal teams and external clients

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and cost control

Assist with reporting on coverage, overtime, and staffing trends

Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a scheduling, rostering, or workforce planning role

Experience with in security, facilities management, or a 24/7 operational environment

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage last-minute changes

Good IT skills (Excel, scheduling systems, workforce software)

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable

Knowledge of security industry operations

Understanding of Working Time Regulations

Experience using scheduling platforms (e.g. Timegate, Guardhouse, or similar)

Personal Attributes

Calm and professional under pressure

Highly organised and detail-oriented

Reliable, flexible, and proactive

Strong team player with a customer-focused mindset

If you feel as so this construction Scheduler role is suitable to yourself, please directly email your CV to