Operations Planner & Scheduling Specialist

Wates Smartspace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace in London is seeking a proactive Planner to coordinate multi-skilled engineers and our supply chain, ensuring smooth daily operations and top-notch service.

You will manage diaries, produce progress reports, and support site teams with smart scheduling while keeping health and safety standards at the forefront. A DBS check may be required and driving could be a bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel & IT skills.
• Great communication - written & verbal.
• Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
• Commercial awareness - a customer-first mindset.
• Experience in producing reports and managing diaries.
• A clean driving licence is a bonus!

Responsibilities

• Planning diaries to keep our workforce productive and efficient.
• Creating performance reports to track progress and success.
• Keeping work-in-progress low and on target.
• Communicating with clients and teams to keep everything flowing.
• Supporting supervisors and site teams with smart scheduling.
• Spotting areas for improvement and suggesting solutions.
• Handling customer queries with professionalism and care.
• Ensuring all plans meet health & safety standards.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Communication

Time management

Diary management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Wates Smartspace in London is seeking a proactive Planner to coordinate multi-skilled engineers and our supply chain, ensuring smooth daily operations and top-notch service.

You will manage diaries, produce progress reports, and support site teams with smart scheduling while keeping health and safety standards at the forefront. A DBS check may be required and driving could be a bonus.