Planner

Wates Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Planner to join the WPS team in Finsbury Park, London. You will coordinate multi‑skilled engineers and supply chain, ensuring efficient scheduling and delivery of service.

This full‑time role in a fast‑paced environment requires strong Excel and IT skills, clear communication, and diary management. DBS checks will be conducted at offer, and driving licence is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-first mindset.
• Experience producing reports and managing diaries.
• Clean driving licence is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Planning diaries to keep the 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 scheduling.
• Spotting areas for improvement and suggesting solutions.
• Handling customer queries with professionalism and care.
• Ensuring all plans meet health and safety standards.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Reports

Diary management

Customer focus

Job description

We're Hiring: Planner – WPS – Finsbury Park

Location: Lambeth

Type: Full-time

About The Role

Are you a master of organisation and love keeping things running smoothly?

We're looking for a Planner to join our buzzing WPS team in Finsbury Park! You'll be the go‑to person for planning and coordinating our multi‑skilled engineers and supply chain, helping us deliver top‑notch service every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, friendly team
• Make a real impact every day
• Opportunities to grow and develop
• Work in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Our Commitments

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]