Project Planning Coordinator
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | NG16 3AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Microlise |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 307560JCP |
Summary
Ready to step into a role where your organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills make a real impact every single day? As our new Project Planning Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our Field Engineering and Programme Management teams, making sure our global customers receive a seamless, professional service from start to finish.
From processing orders and scheduling engineers to keeping projects moving smoothly, you’ll play a vital part in delivering the outstanding experience Microlise is known for.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love building strong relationships, and enjoy staying one step ahead, we’d really love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing
Collaborating across departments to progress orders, installations and service activities
Keeping internal systems up to date with accurate, timely information
Owning the order delivery and scheduling process from beginning to end, ensuring everything meets SLA requirements
Scheduling work for our Field Engineers, considering all necessary working parameters and reasonable adjustments
Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information and ensuring all processes remain compliant with data protection standards
Escalating potential risks to invoicing or SLAs in the right way, at the right time
Taking ownership of issues related to orders, projects or scheduling, and driving them through to resolution
Using your expertise to support successful supply chain activity
Making sure all customers receive updates and communication within agreed timeframes
What we’re looking for
Experience in a customer‑focused role, with strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to build great relationships both internally and externally
A target‑driven approach, with confidence working to deadlines and SLAs
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
Someone calm under pressure who can thrive in a busy environment
A self‑starter who’s adaptable, motivated and able to prioritise effectively
Experience with order processing or scheduling would be highly advantageous
Why Microlise?
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose and Tesco.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more
33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days, then further increases with length of service
Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts with Reward Gateway
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Great Place to Work™ certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success
Best Workplace in the UK™ for Development, Technology, Wellbeing and Women
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.
From processing orders and scheduling engineers to keeping projects moving smoothly, you’ll play a vital part in delivering the outstanding experience Microlise is known for.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love building strong relationships, and enjoy staying one step ahead, we’d really love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing
Collaborating across departments to progress orders, installations and service activities
Keeping internal systems up to date with accurate, timely information
Owning the order delivery and scheduling process from beginning to end, ensuring everything meets SLA requirements
Scheduling work for our Field Engineers, considering all necessary working parameters and reasonable adjustments
Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information and ensuring all processes remain compliant with data protection standards
Escalating potential risks to invoicing or SLAs in the right way, at the right time
Taking ownership of issues related to orders, projects or scheduling, and driving them through to resolution
Using your expertise to support successful supply chain activity
Making sure all customers receive updates and communication within agreed timeframes
What we’re looking for
Experience in a customer‑focused role, with strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to build great relationships both internally and externally
A target‑driven approach, with confidence working to deadlines and SLAs
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
Someone calm under pressure who can thrive in a busy environment
A self‑starter who’s adaptable, motivated and able to prioritise effectively
Experience with order processing or scheduling would be highly advantageous
Why Microlise?
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose and Tesco.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more
33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days, then further increases with length of service
Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts with Reward Gateway
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Great Place to Work™ certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success
Best Workplace in the UK™ for Development, Technology, Wellbeing and Women
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.