Work Control Scheduler — Flexible UK Role in Annan

Do you enjoy creating structure, supporting operational teams and keeping critical site activity running smoothly? If you’re driven, organised and ready to make a meaningful impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Our Work Control Team is part of the site Construction Office and plays a vital role in planning work and managing interfaces across the site to ensure compliance with regulations and targets. We’re looking for a self-motivated and adaptable individual to help us maintain compliance, supporting the delivery of critical site projects and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Interested in making a real impact? Read on.

What will you be doing:

• You’ll play a pivotal role in coordinating, planning and keeping essential work across the site running smoothly.
• Working closely with a wide range of teams, you’ll ensure resources are used effectively, priorities are clear and operational needs are always met.
• Your ability to stay organised, responsive and forward-thinking will be key to supporting safe, efficient and compliant site operations.
• Prepare, manage and maintain effective plans for maintenance and support teams across the site.
• Optimise resources while balancing operational requirements of site areas/buildings.
• Collaborate daily with Team Leaders, Engineers and support teams to keep the short-term plan accurate, fully resourced and responsive to change.
• Attend (and chair if required) key planning meetings.
• Manage workbanks, backlogs and plant breakdowns, ensuring all tasks are prioritised and resourced appropriately.

Who Are We Looking For:

• You’ll bring a practical, proactive approach to planning and coordination, along with the confidence to work across multiple teams in a busy operational environment.
• Your ability to adapt, communicate clearly and stay organised will help ensure work flows smoothly and effectively across the site.
• Experience in planning within a maintenance, engineering or operational setting.
• Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (such as Passport or Maximo) and/or Microsoft Project, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• A flexible, collaborative mindset with the ability to work confidently as part of a wider team.

This role will require the successful candidate to (normally) be on site for the full working hours which are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 5.15pm. Perfect for someone looking for a 4 day working week.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your planning expertise in a role where your contribution truly matters, this is your chance. Apply today.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

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Please note: All successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.

At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We offer flexibility on base location for multi-site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.