Planning Coordinator

Planning Coordinator, Crewe, circa £30,000–£31,000, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Are you organised, detail-focused and good at keeping plans on track? Do you enjoy coordinating schedules, managing resources and working with different teams to make sure everything runs smoothly? We’re looking for a Planning Coordinator to join an established planning team in Crewe on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a structured, fast-paced environment where accuracy, communication and forward planning are key. Working closely with the Planning Manager and wider operational teams, you will help to coordinate schedules, manage resources and ensure plans are delivered efficiently and on time. Daily duties will include…

• Supporting the planning team with the preparation and delivery of weekly operational plans.
• Reviewing planning documents, schedules and operational requirements to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Creating and coordinating staff schedules to make the best use of available resources.
• Liaising with external partners, suppliers and internal departments to ensure plans run smoothly.
• Working closely with operational teams to resolve scheduling issues and respond to changing requirements.
• Managing competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Working within agreed budgets and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Following company procedures and contributing to a positive health and safety culture.

We’re looking for someone who is methodical, proactive and comfortable working with detailed information. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team but will also be confident managing your own workload and priorities. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in planning, scheduling, logistics, resource coordination or a similar role, strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. An important for this position would be the ability to manage a varied workload, work to deadlines, have excellent communication skills and be a confident communicator. A practical, problem-solving approach and the ability to adapt when plans change is key. If you have strong planning and organisational skills and are looking for your next opportunity in Crewe, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information regarding the above role, please send your CV to [email removed]. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.