Planner - 26k

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Planner to manage scheduling and appointment management in North Belfast. The successful candidate will handle multiple tasks effectively, ensuring KPIs are met while optimising workflows. This is a full-time role with a contract of 11 months, offering a competitive salary of £26,000 along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication to engage effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently schedule and manage appointments using planning systems.
• Optimise engineers' workflows and monitor job progress.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Previous administrative experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VANRATH is thrilled to assist our client in the search of a Planner. Our client is a major international player in the energy sector, offering the successful candidate an incredible chance to join a multi-billion pound enterprise with a strong global presence.

Employment Type: Full-time (11 Month Contract)
Location: North Belfast
Salary: £26,000 + Comprehensive Benefits & Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently schedule and manage appointments using relevant planning and response systems, ensuring all tasks are allocated and completed within agreed client timescales.
• Optimise engineers' workflows by developing and maintaining productive and efficient work routes, maximising their time and resources.
• Monitor and track job progress to ensure all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and client expectations are consistently met.
• Work closely with clients, engineers, and internal teams to ensure smooth scheduling operations and address any issues promptly.
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Assist in training and on-boarding of new starters, ensuring they understand scheduling systems, processes, and responsibilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhanced efficiency and process optimisation.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a construction, regeneration, or responsive repairs environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with engineers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving ability to address scheduling conflicts, last-minute changes, and resource allocation challenges.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within partnership arrangements, particularly in the context of responsive repairs contracts.
• Knowledge of scheduling and appointment management systems used in construction or regeneration services.
• Understanding of local government operations and familiarity with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs).

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

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