Planning Administrator

TAYLOR WIMPEY; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Planning Administrator to support planning and logistics functions. The role involves data entry, schedule management, and communication with various teams to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, a background in production planning, and excellent organizational skills. Join us to contribute to meaningful projects and make a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Company-funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Access to pension scheme

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain accurate data in ERP systems and planning tools.
• Update production and delivery schedules.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve scheduling issues.

Skills

Good numeracy accuracy

Strong attention to detail

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Previous experience in production and capacity planning

Excellent organisational skills

Tools

ERP systems

SAGE

Job description

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen – for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no‑blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

The Planning Administrator supports the planning and logistics function by ensuring accurate data entry, maintaining schedules, and providing administrative support to enable efficient production and delivery operations. This role is critical in maintaining smooth communication between planning, production, procurement, and logistics teams, ensuring that customer requirements are met on time and cost‑effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Input and maintain accurate data in ERP systems and planning tools.
• Update production and delivery schedules as directed by the Planning Supervisor.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Monitor changes in site schedules and update records accordingly.
• Liaise with internal teams (production, procurement, logistics) to resolve scheduling issues.
• Act as a point of contact for queries related to planning documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, delivery notes, and planning reports.
• Prepare and distribute planning updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Support with ad‑hoc tasks such as filing, reporting, and document control.
• Assist in managing date change requests (DCRs) and capacity planning updates.
• Support with any ad‑hoc administration tasks or duties deemed necessary by the business.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Good numeracy accuracy with strong attention to detail for precise data entry.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office & other systems e.g., SAGE.
• Confidence in building strong working relationships both internally and with key stakeholders whilst working within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in production and capacity planning.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with excellent organisational skills.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture – we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry‑leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.