Dynamic Operational Planner for Field Scheduling

Lanes Group; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 23,375 - 31,625; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group in Bradford is seeking an Operational Planner to join our fast-paced Planning team. You’ll coordinate and schedule work for Field Operatives, ensuring the right job is assigned to the right person at the right time, supporting our client and AMP8 objectives.

The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with people, and making decisions that directly impact service delivery, with a strong focus on data quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning or scheduling role within utilities or a similar operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at pace.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan preventive, planned, and reactive maintenance in line with contractual SLAs, taking a Right First Time approach while maximising productivity and efficient travel routes.
• Monitor non‑completions throughout the day and proactively plan top‑up work to meet daily completion targets.
• Work closely with supervisors, stores, and field teams to ensure jobs are planned and completed effectively.
• Respond to customer enquiries with confidence, taking ownership and seeing issues through to resolution.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with operational colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and timely data within works management systems, ensuring issues are logged, tracked, and escalated where needed.
• Support continuous improvement by improving data quality and identifying opportunities to enhance planning and scheduling processes.
• Take part in internal and external meetings and contribute positively to team discussions and change initiatives

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Excel

Job description

Lanes Group in Bradford is seeking an Operational Planner to join our fast-paced Planning team. You’ll coordinate and schedule work for Field Operatives, ensuring the right job is assigned to the right person at the right time, supporting our client and AMP8 objectives.

The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with people, and making decisions that directly impact service delivery, with a strong focus on data quality and continuous improvement.