Production Planner

EQUANS are recruiting for a Production Planner to be based in College Road, Kingstanding, to work on repairs and maintenance contract for Birmingham City Council properties throughout Birmingham. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview: 

 The Production Planner is responsible for the effective scheduling and administration of works within the Regeneration Services team. This role is critical in ensuring that the workflow of engineers is optimised, client deadlines are met, and that all scheduling activities align with the company’s quality standards. The Production Planner plays a key role in managing variations, coordinating follow-up appointments, and maintaining high administrative accuracy to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

What will you deliver?

• Scheduling and Workflow Management: Efficiently schedule appointments using the relevant planning / response system, ensuring that all tasks are allocated and completed within client timescales.

• Client and KPI Management: Work closely with clients to meet their specific requirements while ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved consistently.

• Routing and Efficiency: Develop and maintain productive and efficient work routes for engineers, optimising their time and resources to meet project deadlines.

• Variation Processing and Follow-Up: Handle any project variations, ensuring that these are processed promptly and that necessary follow-up appointments are arranged in a timely manner.

• Administrative Support: Administer invoices, conduct customer satisfaction surveys, and maintain accurate records in line with company procedures.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with client counterparts, Operatives, Supervisors and customers to ensure smooth project operations and communication.

• Quality and Standards Compliance: Adhere to and promote company quality standards, procedures, and processes in all aspects of work.

• Property and Workspace Management: Maintain company property, ensuring that work areas are clean and tidy, and that all health and safety guidelines are followed.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?   

•  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Professional attitude and approach to work, maintaining a high standard of conduct at all times.
• Competence in operating MS Office software, particularly Excel and Word.
• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a similar industry.
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Desirable:

• Experience working within partnership arrangements, particularly in the context of responsive repairs contracts.
• Understanding of local government operations and familiarity with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs).
• Knowledge of appointment processes and systems used in construction or regeneration services.

 EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What’s next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.  

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.