Planner / Scheduler

  • Adecco
  • Wombourne, Staffordshire
  • Feb 04, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Planner / Scheduler

Wombourne
Full-time, Permanent, on-site
Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

25,000- 30,000 Negotiable DOE

Are you ready to take your planning and scheduling skills to the next level? Our client, a leading provider of utility infrastructure services across the UK, is on the lookout for a dynamic Planner / Scheduler to join their growing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about ensuring efficient operations, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take full ownership of workstreams from receipt to completion, ensuring timely scheduling in line with SLAs and internal priorities.
  • Build daily and weekly work schedules for field teams, optimising routes for maximum productivity.
  • Coordinate with operational supervisors, project managers, and contractors to align schedules with resource availability.
  • Monitor progress, update schedules, and proactively resolve conflicts or delays.
  • Maintain accurate records of planned versus completed works to support reporting and commercial functions.
  • Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
  • Provide outstanding customer service through phone and digital communication tools.
  • Participate in operational meetings, sharing updates on schedules, risks, and compliance.

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience in a Utilities Planner, Scheduler, or Coordinator role.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyse data, challenge assumptions, and propose improvements.
  • IT proficiency: MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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