Assistant Planner

We are looking for an organised, proactive and reliable Assistant Planner to join our busy Engineering team.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the Planning Coordinator, helping to ensure engineers are scheduled efficiently, workloads are managed effectively and day-to-day operations run smoothly.

This is a varied role requiring excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Assist with the daily scheduling and coordination of engineers.
• Support the allocation of jobs based on engineer availability, location and workload.
• Monitor engineer diaries and assist with any necessary schedule changes.
• Liaise with engineers regarding appointments, job requirements and changes to schedules.
• Help ensure jobs are completed within agreed timescales.

Administration & Coordination

• Provide general administrative support to the Planning Coordinator.
• Update and maintain planning systems, spreadsheets and job records.
• Monitor outstanding jobs and follow up on incomplete work.
• Assist with processing job paperwork and ensuring records are accurate.
• Respond to internal queries regarding engineer availability and job progress.
• Maintain accurate records of engineer attendance, holidays and availability.

Communication & Operational Support

• Liaise with engineers, internal departments and customers where required.
• Communicate scheduling changes promptly and professionally.
• Assist in resolving day-to-day planning issues.
• Support the wider operations team with additional administrative duties.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in an administrative, scheduling or planning role.
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or service environment.
• Experience using job management or scheduling software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000 per annum.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to develop planning and operational skills.
• Zurich Life Insurance
• Health Cash Plan

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person