Planning Scheduler/Coordinator – Full Time – Hatfield

Catering; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking a Planning Scheduler/Coordinator for a leading specialist in underground utilities, based in Hatfield. You will plan and coordinate resources, plant, permits, traffic management, and customer communications under client Affinity Water.

The role requires strong IT skills (Outlook/Excel), excellent organisational abilities, and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Salary £35,000–£37,000; permanent, on‑site in Hatfield.

Qualifications

• Previous Planner Scheduling/Coordinating experience.
• IT literate with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Flexible, reliable and a strong team player.
• Proactive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret the requirements of each job issued by the client.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of live works for both connections and mains activities, including booking plant, machinery, materials, permits, and traffic management.
• Manage works from excavation through to reinstatement; include pressure testing, sampling and chlorination where required.
• Provide clear and timely communication with clients and customers; attend regular client meetings and respond to enquiries.
• Use work management systems to plan works, maintain records and communicate updates.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Microsoft Office

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Planning Scheduler/Coordinator to work for a leading specialist in underground utilities.

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating all resources, plant, permits, machinery, traffic management, and customer communications, as directed by their client, Affinity Water.

Salary – £35,000 – £37,000

Duties

• Assess and interpret the requirements of each job issued by the client.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of live works for both connections and mains activities, including:
• Booking plant, machinery, materials, permits, and traffic management
• Managing works from excavation through to reinstatement
• Incorporating pressure testing, sampling, and chlorination where required
• Provide clear and timely communication with clients and customers, including:
• Attending regular client meetings
• Responding to enquiries and providing updates
• Use company and client work management systems to plan works, maintain accurate records, and communicate updates.
• Liaise with Supervisors to re-plan work or reallocate resources as required throughout the day.
• Review, update, and action changes to the Daily Whereabouts, maintaining awareness of past, current, and upcoming works.
• Ensure job packs are completed and distributed to operational teams where required.
• Maintain and update all relevant work management systems (WMS).
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture.
• Report any near misses identified during the working day.
• Liaise with clients and customers to agree and, where necessary, reschedule work dates.

Requirements

• Previous Planner Scheduling/Coordinating experience
• IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Flexible, reliable, and a strong team player
• Proactive can-do attitude

Salary: £35000 – £37000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire