Scheduling/Planning Administrator
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 to £14.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Riding Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BC1012 |
Summary
I’m delighted to be recruiting for my Client based on the outskirts of Wakefield for an experienced Scheduling/Planning Administrator.
You will form part of the Operations Team ensuring that their Team out in the field, which consists of a team of 40 Operators are scheduled and planned daily/weekly for service visits/pre-planned maintenance inspections and where necessary reactive replanning due to emergencies.
This position is to start immediately and will be for a minimum of 3 months of which for the right Candidate may lead to a permanent position.
Duties
✅ Scheduling and Coordination: Coordinating daily and weekly work plans for 40 Operators, ensuring resources, materials, and personnel are appropriately allocated to meet Customer requirements.
✅ Data Management & Reporting: Accurately inputting, updating, and maintaining operational data in various systems, databases, and software.
✅ This also involves generating reports and performance metrics for management review.
✅ Communication & Liaison: Serving as a central point of contact between departments (e.g., sales, service, procurement, logistics, and customers) to ensure smooth information and resolve any operational issues or disruptions.
✅ Documentation & Compliance: Managing and maintaining physical and electronic records, ensuring all documentation (e.g., contracts, safety reports, delivery notes) is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with relevant regulations and internal policies.
✅ General Administration: Performing general office duties such as answering phones, managing supplies and inventory.
Candidate Requirements
✅ Candidates must have planning/scheduling experience.
✅ Organisational Skills: High attention to detail, time-management, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment are crucial.
✅ Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational challenges and bottlenecks as they arise.
✅ Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear interaction with a wide range of stakeholders.
✅ Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
✅ Adaptability: The flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workflows.
⏰ Hours of Work
Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630
Hourly Pay Rate
An hourly pay rate of between £13.00 - £14.00 will be offered based upon experience.
You will form part of the Operations Team ensuring that their Team out in the field, which consists of a team of 40 Operators are scheduled and planned daily/weekly for service visits/pre-planned maintenance inspections and where necessary reactive replanning due to emergencies.
This position is to start immediately and will be for a minimum of 3 months of which for the right Candidate may lead to a permanent position.
Duties
✅ Scheduling and Coordination: Coordinating daily and weekly work plans for 40 Operators, ensuring resources, materials, and personnel are appropriately allocated to meet Customer requirements.
✅ Data Management & Reporting: Accurately inputting, updating, and maintaining operational data in various systems, databases, and software.
✅ This also involves generating reports and performance metrics for management review.
✅ Communication & Liaison: Serving as a central point of contact between departments (e.g., sales, service, procurement, logistics, and customers) to ensure smooth information and resolve any operational issues or disruptions.
✅ Documentation & Compliance: Managing and maintaining physical and electronic records, ensuring all documentation (e.g., contracts, safety reports, delivery notes) is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with relevant regulations and internal policies.
✅ General Administration: Performing general office duties such as answering phones, managing supplies and inventory.
Candidate Requirements
✅ Candidates must have planning/scheduling experience.
✅ Organisational Skills: High attention to detail, time-management, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment are crucial.
✅ Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational challenges and bottlenecks as they arise.
✅ Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear interaction with a wide range of stakeholders.
✅ Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
✅ Adaptability: The flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workflows.
⏰ Hours of Work
Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630
Hourly Pay Rate
An hourly pay rate of between £13.00 - £14.00 will be offered based upon experience.