Junior Planner – Fire & Security (Maternity Cover)
Contract Type: Temporary – Maternity Cover
Location: Crawley
Job Summary
The Junior Planner will support the planning and coordination of fire and security system installations,
during a period of maternity leave cover. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to gain experience within the fire and security industry, supporting engineer scheduling, resource coordination, and operational delivery to agreed standards and timescales.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with planning and scheduling engineers for fire and security installations.
• Coordinate daily and weekly schedules to meet customer, contractual, and operational requirements
• Liaise with engineers, supervisors, customers, and subcontractors regarding appointments and access
arrangements
• Accurately update planning systems, job records, and documentation
• Monitor job progress and assist with rescheduling where required
• Ensure planning activities align with health & safety procedures and company policies
• Support compliance with industry standards and service level agreements
• Produce basic planning and performance reports as required
Skills & Attributes
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• High level of attention to detail
• Willingness to learn technical aspects of fire and security systems
• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach
Qualifications & Experience
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths (essential)
• Previous office-based, coordination, or scheduling experience desirable but not essential
• Competent IT skills, including Gmail, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in the fire & security or engineering sector is advantageous.
Registered office: Secom House 52 Godstone Road Kenley Surrey CR8 5JF.
Registration No 2585807 England.
Training & Development
• Full handover and training provided
• Exposure to fire and security industry standards and planning processes
• Valuable experience within a regulated and safety-critical industry
Additional Information
This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, with a fixed-term contract for the duration of the
leave period. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience within a growing and
specialist industry.