Scheduler - Environment & Safety Division

About SOCOTEC Environment & Safety

The Environment and Safety team at SOCOTEC offers specialist consultancy and compliance services related to environmental, health, and safety matters. Their expertise supports organisations in managing risks, protecting employees, and preserving the environment. Services encompass environmental monitoring, Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consulting and inspections, occupational hygiene evaluations, workplace exposure assessments, and guidance on regulatory and sustainability issues, all delivered using advanced tools and scientific approaches to ensure compliance with UK laws and promote safer workplaces.

Role Overview

The Scheduler is a critical position within the Environment & Safety team, responsible for coordinating field consultants focused on asbestos surveying and air monitoring. This role demands proactive management to allocate appropriate personnel to suitable assignments efficiently while maintaining communication with all stakeholders. It contributes significantly to operational efficiency, resource utilization, and commercial objectives, all while upholding high service quality and client satisfaction. The Scheduler must understand necessary competencies, operational needs, and financial considerations to make swift, effective decisions in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize the scheduling of field consultants involved in asbestos surveys and air monitoring tasks.
• Ensure timely and appropriate deployment of resources to projects, communicating effectively with key parties.
• Maximize efficiency, utilization rates, and commercial performance aligned with business targets.
• Make informed decisions promptly, based on a solid grasp of skills requirements, operational demands, and financial impact.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics, English, and a science-related subject.
• Demonstrated strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Understanding of commercial business drivers and awareness.
• Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.

Additional Information

SOCOTEC values its workforce of over 2,000 professionals who are committed to impacting the testing, inspection, and certification industry positively. The company emphasizes employee development, providing extensive training, mentoring, and growth opportunities from the outset. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements—including remote work—to support high performance. SOCOTEC is a Disability Confident employer and offers attractive benefits such as 25 days holiday with options to purchase more, an electric car scheme, employee recognition programs, family-friendly initiatives, retail discounts, support programs, and an enhanced pension scheme. The mission to build a safer and more sustainable world is central to SOCOTEC's culture and daily operations.