Haydock Work Planner Your New Company At Ipsum it’s our vision to be the leading customer service focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. Water is one of our most important resources. Eliminating waste and managing issues such as flooding, and pollution is vitally important to our communities and our planet. We provide technology led asset management services that specialise in the efficient, resilient and effective operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure - from delivering planned programmes to providing fast, reactive response to our customers. To support our continued growth we are looking for a Work Planner to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, not just about the industry, but also about supporting our teams to in delivering essential services 24/7/365 that really make a difference to local people and communities. Your new role The completion of work is an important requirement for the Business in collaboration with stakeholders and customers. You will provide support to ensure that the company’s work is effectively programmed & delivered in an efficient and productive way. You will play a key role within the Planning team by analysing work, collating data, developing planned packages of work to be allocated to Site Teams for completion. The role requires high levels of IT skills as there will be the need to create and distribute management spreadsheets, reports, and plans. Reporting to the Planning Manager you will be able to confidently manage a busy workload on your own initiative and will adopt a flexible approach to your working day. About you Desirable qualifications/ skills/ experience To pro-actively collate, visualise, and request orders for Work in advance of proposed start dates. Use information available to produce efficient packages of work including previously completed work, plans and site-based knowledge within the business. Liaise with Planning and/or Project Manager and/or Project Supervisor to resolve any issues inhibiting the planning of the work. Preparation, submission and updating of Streetworks notices in compliance with current legislation. Opening and Closing of Streetwork Notices/Permits Understanding and using the Symology system Responsible for Streetworks performance and driving continual improvements. Liaising with local authority’s and client representatives Understanding of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act), and associated codes of practice and industry best practice advice. Proven experience of working in customer service or a customer focused environment. Commercial awareness What we offer We are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing ambitious business, we can offer our people opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to enable them to progress in their career. Investing in our people and enhancing our expertise and flexibility enables us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers. Our benefits We really value our people and so we like to look after them. If you work for us, you ’ ll enjoy a great range of employee benefits: Career development including professional qualifications and accreditation Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support and access to counselling Access to 24/7 virtual GP Occupational Health support Tax efficient benefits via salary exchange (salary sacrifice): Cycle to Work Group Personal Pension Scheme Employee Discount Scheme – discounts on hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships and more Established local social committees with calendar of regular social events Life assurance cover Long service awards Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference via local community projects and initiatives Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.