We are looking to recruit an energetic and assertive Planning Coordinator working for one of our key clients based in Leigh. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a planning of routes or scheduling background either in transport planning, logistics coordination of scheduling of engineers.
Working within the service department you will be overseeing the co-ordination of a great team of engineers attending appointments in various regions within the UK. You will have the opportunity to use your initiative and experience of building great team relationships working in a fast-paced role for a department that is thriving!
This is an expanding department with lots of exciting opportunities and requires and individual who is used to a fast-paced environment and be able to use your own initiative.
What will you be doing as a Planning Coordinator?
1. Using your strong attention to detail to assist engineers with scheduling and booking of the jobs
2. Enjoy using your excellent customer service skills to build relationships with the customer and give realistic expectations on timeframes
3. Managing small orders and preparing quotes
4. Supporting the preparation of certificates and invoices
5. Overseeing the daily workload and assisting with the appointments of the engineers
6. Enjoy using your excellent communication skills with flexibility to think on your feet, use your own initiative and be assertive
7. Working with a busy and changing workload that has variety everyday
What skills and experience will you need as a Planning Coordinator?
8. Youre a strong team player and believe highly in working as a team
9. Strong computer literacy using all Microsoft applications, with experience using excel
10. You have experience in planning and scheduling of engineers
11. Thrive in a fast paced role working to deadlines and strict time frames
12. Any experience within Transport, Haulage, Lifting Gear, Hydraulics is advantageous
13. Any experience using Loler or puwer would be advantageous
Whats on offer for you as a Planning Coordinator?
14. Excellent training and development packages
15. Fantastic team of engineers and staff to work with
16. Opportunity to be part of a growing and successful organisation
17. Lovely modern offices
18. Free on-site car parking
19. Kitchen facilities
20. Competitive salary of up to £26000
21. Contributory Pension 5%
22. 20 days holidays + bank holidays increasing after 5 and 10 years
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