Senior administrator (planning)

Senior Administrator (Planning)

Location: Linlithgow | Employment: Full-time (early finish on Friday) | Temporary with potential to extend | Start: Immediate

Are you someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, loves keeping things organised, and enjoys being at the heart of the action? Our client is looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Planning Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where no two days are quite the same, you'll be coordinating engineer schedules, solving problems in real time, and acting as a key link between customers and operational teams. If you enjoy juggling priorities, working with data, and being the person who keeps everything running smoothly, this could be the perfect fit.

Role

This is a fast‑paced and varied administrative position where you will play a key role in supporting the planning and coordination of field‑based engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling routes for engineers carrying out installations and repairs
• Handling incoming customer enquiries and providing timely updates
• Responding to queries via phone and email
• Maintaining accurate records and updating systems
• Supporting overall operational efficiency within the planning team

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills – confident working with spreadsheets, data, and scheduling tools
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• A proactive and problem‑solving mindset
• Previous experience in a planning, scheduling or administrative role is desirable

Benefits

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we’re always on hand to ensure you are well looked after
• Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses if you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work while you’re in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (based on a weekly accrual)
• Access to an assistance programme that provides free, confidential, and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress and legal issues
• Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism

Equal Opportunity

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