Planning Administrator - Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Job Title: Planning Administrator
Department: Planning
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Salary:
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented Planning Administrator to join our busy Planning Department on a Fixed Term Contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional attention to detail and possesses excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Planning Team, ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining records and assisting with the smooth running of day-to-day planning operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, processing and checking delivery notes, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
- Printing, sorting, filing and maintaining planning documentation and paperwork.
- Updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, trackers and planning records.
- Producing accurate reports and assisting with data analysis using Microsoft Excel.
- Providing general administrative support to the Planning Department.
- Ensuring all paperwork is completed, organised and filed correctly.
- Liaising with internal departments to ensure information is communicated accurately and efficiently.
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based filing systems.
- Assisting with daily planning activities and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies in paperwork and records.
- Supporting the Planning Team with additional administrative duties as required.
Skills and Experience Required
Essential:
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills - confident using formulas, functions, sorting, filtering and working with large amounts of data.
- Previous experience working in an administrative role.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience handling delivery notes, paperwork and filing systems would be advantageous.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work efficiently to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A flexible, reliable and positive approach to work.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working within a Planning, Logistics, Transport, Manufacturing or Operations Department.
- Experience maintaining planning schedules and operational reports.
- Knowledge of document control and administrative processes.
Working Hours and Contract
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Fixed Term Contract
- Full-time, office-based position
What We Offer
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to work within a busy and established Planning Department.
- A varied administrative role with responsibility and involvement in daily operations.
- The opportunity to utilise and develop your Excel and administrative skills.