Operations Planner

Join the PPM Team as an Operations Planner

Location: Millom
Company: PPM Limited
Position: Operations Planner
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £26,520 per annum

About PPM

PPM Limited is a growing and successful business delivering maintenance, refurbishment and construction services across a wide range of sectors. We work with social housing providers, commercial organisations and private clients, providing everything from day-to-day repairs and adaptations through to large-scale refurbishment and construction projects.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our team as an Operations Planner.

About the Role

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you'll play a vital part in ensuring our maintenance operations run efficiently and deliver an excellent service to our customers.

Working closely with engineers, customers and management teams, you'll be responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance works, scheduling resources and supporting the successful delivery of contracts. If you are highly organised, enjoy problem-solving and thrive in a busy office environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule maintenance work and allocate resources effectively.
• Coordinate engineers and subcontractors to ensure appointments are met.
• Prepare work plans that include labour, materials, timescales, equipment and safety requirements.
• Review and prioritise work requests to support efficient service delivery.
• Create detailed job instructions for more complex works.
• Maintain accurate planning and compliance documentation.
• Develop and improve administrative processes and procedures.
• Support the Maintenance Leadership Team with planning and operational administration.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Experienced in administration, scheduling or planning roles.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Keen to develop their technical knowledge and understanding.
• Experienced in managing compliance documentation and resource allocation.

A Business Administration qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

At PPM, we recognise the value our employees bring to the business and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Weekly attendance bonus*
• Birthday holiday*
• Enhanced annual leave that increases with service*
• Buy and sell holiday scheme*
• Long service awards*
• Personal accident insurance*
• Workplace pension scheme

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am to 4:30pm

*Benefits are subject to qualifying criteria.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a new challenge with a well-established and growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online via our website:

www.ppm-limited.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

Alternatively, if you require the application in a different format or would like to discuss any support or adjustments you may need during the recruitment process, please contact us.

PPM Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £26,520.00 per year

Work Location: In person