Planning Technician

Cheshire East Council; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Macclesfield is seeking a Planning Technician to validate planning applications and support the Planning service. This full-time role involves hybrid working with the requirement to attend the office at least two days a week. Candidates should have 2 A levels or equivalent experience, strong computer skills, and be passionate about service improvement. The position offers 34 days of annual leave and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave: 34 days, increasing to 39 after 5 years

Career average pension scheme

Flexible working with hybrid options

Purchase of additional leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on Virgin Media, O2, gym memberships, and more

Qualifications

• Experience within local government and planning.
• Passion for service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Validate planning applications and support service functions.
• Monitor performance and adapt to legislative changes.
• Collaborate with Systems Support Officer to improve systems.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to interpret plans

Self-motivated and proactive

Flexible approach to work

Education

2 A levels or equivalent experience

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Planning Validation Technicians team. You will support the Planning service in validating planning applications and other functions, as well as guiding customers to ensure the service meets statutory obligations.

The postholder will be expected to attend our offices at least two days a week, with the possibility of home working on other days after comprehensive training.

Organisation:

Cheshire East Council

Location:

Crewe, Macclesfield

Job Details:

• Category: Place
• Grade: CEC NJC - Grade 5
• Salary: Min £25,584 - Max £27,269 per annum
• Hours: 37 per week
• Weeks: 52.143
• Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 31/08/2025
• Ref No: E3182

Cheshire East is an excellent place to live and work. As a major employer, we offer diverse career opportunities. We are committed to a workplace culture of shared purpose, valuing our people, and delivering exceptional service.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to reflect our diverse communities. If you are passionate about planning, customer care, and contributing to a brighter future, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Planning Technician, supporting our Business Support operations by validating planning applications and supporting service functions. You will monitor performance, adapt to legislative changes, and participate in training to stay compliant.

You will develop skills in workload management, team support, time management, problem solving, and service evaluation. Collaboration with the Systems Support Officer to improve systems and processes is also expected.

Requirements:

• 2 A levels or equivalent experience
• Experience within local government and planning
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to interpret plans
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Passion for service improvement

The role involves travel across Cheshire East as needed. It is a full-time position (5 days/week).

Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave: 34 days, increasing to 39 after 5 years
• Career average pension scheme
• Flexible working with hybrid options
• Purchase of additional leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on Virgin Media, O2, gym memberships, and more

For further information, contact Rob Law or Lorraine Rossiter via email. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. Check your email regularly for updates. If you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. For technical inquiries, email us with the job reference number.