Planner

Connexions Thames Valley; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Connexions Thames Valley is seeking a Works Planner in the Nottingham area to deploy field staff to property repairs and manage related planning and administrative tasks. The role requires daily office attendance and aligns with standard daytime hours on a rotating schedule.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs including maths and English, plus strong Excel/Word skills and a customer‑service mindset to support fast-paced workloads.

Qualifications

• Three GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Background in a customer service focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Metworks employees to undertake property repairs.
• Operate systems to support planning, finance and administration tasks.
• Work as part of a department rota between 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm and 10am-6pm.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Construction terminology

Education

GCSEs Math & English

Job description

29,773 - 31,340

As a Works Planner you will be responsible for effectively deploying Metworks employees to make repairs to properties. You will also be responsible for operating Metworks systems to ensure that planning, finance and administration tasks are maintained and enable the company to meet all of its contractual and performance. You must be able to work as part of a department rota basis between the hours of 8am-4pm, 9am -5pm and 10am-6pm. This role requires office attendance every day and is not eligible for home working.

Our office has free onsite parking (subject to availability) and is easily accessible from Beeston train station.

What You'll Need To Succeed As Works Planner

• Ability to understand Construction related terminology would be advantageous
• Previously experience of working within either a local authority, social housing, construction, or property environment would be beneficial
• Previous experience of working with NEC would be desirable but full training will be given
• Three GCSEs at Grade C or above and including Mathematics and English
• Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proven background in a customer service focused environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high workload