Labour Controller
To arrange, plan and coordinate field engineering activities (Preventative Maintenance and Remedial Works) in line with the business processes and customer Service Level Agreements.
The position of Labour Controller is key to the business Service Operations for both customer excellence and business profitability.
You will be accountable for the planning and scheduling of works for a team of field engineers, undertaking all related activities required to ensure works are completed in line with business expectations.
This position holds financial accountability for the productivity and output of the engineering team allocated to the Labour Controller and will be measured on an on-going basis by means of achieving daily booking targets and other set KPI’s by the business.
The position requires the candidate to be able to operate in a fast-passed environment, who can work to strict timelines and can adapt to meet the needs of the customer, which often vary dependant on the contract.
Principal Responsibilities
Operational Duties
- To undertake the planning and scheduling of all Preventative Maintenance & Remedial Works associated to an allocated group of engineers. (Normally working to a minimum 2-week advance period).
- To administrate all resultant works following the initial Preventative Maintenance / Remedial visits undertaken.
- Managing a Team of field engineers to ensure their daily diary bookings are in line with the business targets set both in terms of monetary value and productive hours on site per engineer, per day.
- Delivery of exceptional customer service, in line with customer Service Level Agreements and expectations.
- Raise subcontract orders requests as necessary for the works being scheduled in line with company procedures.
- To work with the Reactive and Support Teams to ensure that scheduled works can proceed in line with contract specifications.
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list as the nature of this role requires the employee to be able to adapt to a reactive environment and be flexible as requirements change.
Accountable for:
- Maximising the engineering hours available per day.
- Effective planning and scheduling of engineer’s diaries and resulting daily revenue targets set by the business.
- Maintaining a commercial focus to maximise engineer productivity and minimise non chargeable downtime.
Scope of Financial Authority
- As per Central Hub / Labour Controller Approval Schedule.
Key Competencies of jobholder
Skills:
- Ability to communicate fluently with customers, manufacturers & internal staff.
- Ability to resolve customer related issues.
- Ability to work as a positive team member.
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet agreed deadlines.
- Product and parts knowledge (On going).
- Experienced with using Service Management systems / Service-related operating systems, Key Performance Indicators & Customer Portals.
- A strong experience with Microsoft Office, with a minimum level of beginner to intermediate for Microsoft Excel.
Standards: (The below would be desired, but is not essential to be known by the candidate)
- ISO 9001, ISO14001, ISO18001.
- Company Integrated Management System Manual.
- BAFE SP203 & Associated accreditations.
- NSI Gold.
- LPS 1014 (BRE).
Health and Safety:
- Completion of any required company induction.
- Undertake online modular training (Oxford Applied Training).
- Work inline company H&S guidelines & processes at all times.
- Department
- Central Services Hub
- Locations
- Abingdon
About Trinity Fire & Security Systems
Trinity Fire & Security has been helping businesses to ensure the safety of their people, properties, and business operations for over 25 years.
Using our extensive knowledge of fire, life safety and security systems, we will design a tailored solution to meet each client's individual needs. We pride ourselves in offering a full customer aftercare service ranging from traditional maintenance through to ensuring full legislative compliance
Labour Controller
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