Planner

WPS; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a Planner to coordinate multi-skilled engineers and the supply chain, ensuring smooth daily operations and top-notch service.

You will plan diaries, generate performance reports, manage workloads, liaise with clients and teams, support site supervisors, and uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Customer-focused mindset with professional approach to queries.
• Experience producing performance reports and tracking progress.
• Diary management and scheduling experience.
• A valid driving licence is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan diaries to keep the workforce productive and efficient.
• Create performance reports to track progress and success.
• Keep work-in-progress low and on target.
• Communicate with clients and teams to ensure smooth workflows.
• Support supervisors and site teams with scheduling.
• Identify improvements and propose solutions.
• Handle customer queries professionally and courteously.
• Ensure all plans meet health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Reporting

Diary management

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Job description

Planner – WPS – Walton-on-Thames

Location: Walton-on-Thames

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 Walton-on-Thames! 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.

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.