Master Scheduler
- Wimborne Minster, Dorset
- £60.00-65.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Mostly onsite in Wimborne
Must be SC cleared or clearable at a minimum
£60-£65ph, Umb, inside IR35Key skills required for this roleMaster Scheduler, Planning, SC, DefenceImportantMaster SchedulerJob descriptionOur client, a distinguished player in the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Master Scheduler to join their team on a contract basis in Wimborne. This role involves working on-site for 3-5 days per week and requires eligibility for SC clearance, although candidates can start on BPSS.Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing all scheduling activities across projects, customer orders, and resource planning
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive centralised scheduling system
- Working closely with the PMO, engineering managers, senior leadership team, and heads of functions to ensure coordinated planning
- Assessing and managing resource capacity to meet project demands
- Implementing and providing guidance on the use of planning tools such as MS Enterprise
- Collaborating on internal projects, IT updates, transformation projects, and continuous improvements
- Engaging with various stakeholders to align resource allocation with business objectives
- Providing strategic advice and hands-on support to enhance scheduling processes
- Proven experience in scheduling and planning within engineering or similar environments
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to centralise and streamline resource planning
- Experience with project management tools, preferably MS Enterprise
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive and hands-on approach
- Eligible for SC clearance, ideally UK nationals, with the ability to start on BPSS
- Competitive contract terms
- Opportunity to shape the scheduling processes from the ground up
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- On-site work in Wimborne for a balanced work-life structure
- Contribution to key projects in the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors