Stockport based Drainage Consultants Limited are seeking to recruit a Planning Assistant to join our Drainage Maintenance department on a full time basis. With over 25 years of experience, Drainage Consultants Limited are a one stop shop for a wide range of clients, including property and facilities management companies, breweries, local authorities, the aviation sector, insurance companies and housing associations. As a specialised contractor, we offer a wide range of services, including drain maintenance, drain repairs, CCTV drain surveys, and water supply works for the domestic, commercial and industrial markets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting with the planning, scheduling & managing the allocation of jobs for in-house operatives (training and support will be provided).
* Assisting dealing with customer enquiries.
* Tracking and monitoring jobs to completion.
* Liaising with various Departments to ensure each job smoothly transitions through to completion & invoicing.
* Build effective working relationships with the field operatives and clients.
Please be aware that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may change from time to time in line with the needs of the business with any changes discussed between the successful applicant and their line manager.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
* Positive / can-do attitude
* Analytical and logical approach to working with the ability to apply creative solutions to resource constraints
* Excellent customer service skills
* Good IT skills
* Excellent planning skills
* Ability to multi task
* Attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate on all levels
* Ability to support & manage team members
Benefits:
* Full-time, permanent
* Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm
* Company pension scheme
* Holidays – 28 days (plus 26 additional 1230pm finishes on alternate Fridays depending on performance)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Stockport SK7 5DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person