Job Description
Join Our Team at Plantexpand – Workforce Planner Wanted!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking, innovative company? Plantexpand is your gateway to an exciting career in vehicle and plant repairs, maintenance, and fleet management. As a trusted partner to some of the UK’s most recognised names, including Thames Water, Openreach, UKPN, Cadent, SGN, Enterprise, and the AA, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, fostering lasting relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Requirements
Responsibilities Include:
* Organise and control the engineers' workload, including planned services, maintenance tasks, repairs, and work in progress via telephone and email
* Alter and update rotas to provide the best operational cover according to the demands of the service and to attain the optimum use of the resources available.
* Plan technician jobs to ensure at least 90% utilisation, achieved through effective planning to group jobs within proximity, reduce travel time, and work with colleague planners.
* Liaise with the Management Team to maintain a flow of correct and accurate information regarding staff absence and the resources available to them.
* Prioritise the workload from phone calls, emails, and other correspondence to deal with it efficiently and effectively.
* Manage inbound and outbound customer communications related to service delivery or general queries.
* Re-prioritise throughout the day as circumstances change.
* Develop comprehensive workforce plans up to six weeks in advance to maintain high customer standards and expectations.
* Maintain an accurate record of planning on PAMS and relevant customer portals.
* Collaborate with peer workforce planners to share resources and develop staffing strategies.
* Communicate with the mobile technician team daily and maintain service delivery KPls.
* Experience in a high pressure office environment.
* Experience in a busy call handling environment.
* Good geographical knowledge.
* The ability to multi-task.
* A good team player.
What we are looking for:
* Experience in a high pressure office environment.
* Experience in a busy call handling environment.
* Good geographical knowledge.
* The ability to multi-task.
* A good team player.
Benefits
Perks and Benefits:
* Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus.
* Employer-contributory pension scheme.
* Ongoing training to support your career growth.
* Referral program and stand-out benefits for standout performance.
* Day shifts (Monday to Friday) for work-life balance.
* Comprehensive training programs fully funded by the company.
* Company-sponsored social events to foster team engagement.
* Free flu jabs.
Requirements
Responsibilities Include: Organise and control the engineers' workload, including planned services, maintenance tasks, repairs, and work in progress via telephone and email Alter and update rotas to provide the best operational cover according to the demands of the service and to attain the optimum use of the resources available. Plan technician jobs to ensure at least 90% utilisation, achieved through effective planning to group jobs within proximity, reduce travel time, and work with colleague planners. Liaise with the Management Team to maintain a flow of correct and accurate information regarding staff absence and the resources available to them. Prioritise the workload from phone calls, emails, and other correspondence to deal with it efficiently and effectively. Manage inbound and outbound customer communications related to service delivery or general queries. Re-prioritise throughout the day as circumstances change. Develop comprehensive workforce plans up to six weeks in advance to maintain high customer standards and expectations. Maintain an accurate record of planning on PAMS and relevant customer portals. Collaborate with peer workforce planners to share resources and develop staffing strategies. Communicate with the mobile technician team daily and maintain service delivery KPls. Experience in a high pressure office environment. Experience in a busy call handling environment. Good geographical knowledge. The ability to multi-task. A good team player. What we are looking for: Experience in a high pressure office environment. Experience in a busy call handling environment. Good geographical knowledge. The ability to multi-task. A good team player.