Regional Planner
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wigston, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 151280 |
Summary
Regional Planner
Contract: Government
Location: Wigston, LE18 4UY
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Regional Planner to join our Regional Operational Team.
This role will act as the central point of contact for operational colleagues, ensuring the efficient assignment, allocation, planning, and completion of reactive and corrective jobs.
You will play a pivotal role in managing tasks raised through the CAFM system and supporting operational teams to deliver works in line with SLA and contractual commitments.
Job Description
As a Regional Planner, you will take ownership of day-to-day job management, liaising with engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and accurate documentation.
This position requires strong communication skills, excellent organisational ability, and proficiency in IT systems to maintain accurate records and provide a fully auditable process.
Key Responsibilities
Review incoming tasks and assign them to appropriate engineers.
Plan and book work in coordination with operational teams.
Liaise daily with operational colleagues to allocate reactive and corrective tasks.
Assign tasks to both static and mobile workforce.
Raise purchase orders in line with contractor requirements.
Coordinate with contractors and operations to schedule works effectively.
Update CAFM system with task data, including financial information and documentation.
Receipt purchase orders and complete tasks upon work completion, ensuring all relevant documentation is uploaded.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Excellent organisational ability and proven ability to meet deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Good IT and systems experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Government
Location: Wigston, LE18 4UY
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Regional Planner to join our Regional Operational Team.
This role will act as the central point of contact for operational colleagues, ensuring the efficient assignment, allocation, planning, and completion of reactive and corrective jobs.
You will play a pivotal role in managing tasks raised through the CAFM system and supporting operational teams to deliver works in line with SLA and contractual commitments.
Job Description
As a Regional Planner, you will take ownership of day-to-day job management, liaising with engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and accurate documentation.
This position requires strong communication skills, excellent organisational ability, and proficiency in IT systems to maintain accurate records and provide a fully auditable process.
Key Responsibilities
Review incoming tasks and assign them to appropriate engineers.
Plan and book work in coordination with operational teams.
Liaise daily with operational colleagues to allocate reactive and corrective tasks.
Assign tasks to both static and mobile workforce.
Raise purchase orders in line with contractor requirements.
Coordinate with contractors and operations to schedule works effectively.
Update CAFM system with task data, including financial information and documentation.
Receipt purchase orders and complete tasks upon work completion, ensuring all relevant documentation is uploaded.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Excellent organisational ability and proven ability to meet deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Good IT and systems experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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