Operations Planner

E3 Recruitment; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Operations Planner to coordinate vehicle-related subcontract work. You will plan, schedule, and manage work for approved subcontractors, ensuring deadlines are met. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and experience in logistics planning. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £43,143 and a collaborative team environment that emphasizes work-life balance with shorter hours on Fridays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Shorter working hours on Fridays

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics planning or contractor coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with planning or scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and allocate work to sub-contractors.
• Track job progress and resolve issues as necessary.
• Act as a contact point between internal teams and sub-contractors.

Skills

Logistics planning

Scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Job description

Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £43,143 and an early finish every Friday, giving you a better work-life balance. Join a well-structured team where your planning expertise genuinely makes an impact. We’re looking for an organised and detail-driven Operations Planner to play a key role in coordinating vehicle-related sub-contract work. This is a varied and fast-paced position, ideal for someone who thrives on planning, problem-solving and working closely with both internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and allocate work to approved sub-contractors
• Track job progress, resolving issues and ensuring deadlines are met
• Act as a key point of contact between internal teams and sub-contract partners
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, legal requirements and company policies
• Support the onboarding of new sub-contractors
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing use of planning and scheduling software
• Produce accurate updates, reports and documentation as required

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a structured approach and strong communication skills, alongside experience in a planning or logistics-focused environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience in logistics planning, scheduling or contractor coordination
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with multiple stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Experience using planning or scheduling systems
• A flexible approach, including willingness to travel across the UK when required

Why Apply for the Operations Planner position?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation where your planning expertise will directly support business performance. You’ll benefit from an attractive salary package, shorter working hours on Fridays, and the chance to make a real impact within a collaborative team environment.

Location: Warwick, CV34

Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

Salary: £30,000 - £43,143 per annum (dependent on experience)

For more information about the Operations Planner role, please contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment or hit ‘Apply’ now!