Planning Administrator in Stone, Staffordshire

Planning Administrator – Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Job Title: Planning Administrator
Department: Planning
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Stone, Staffordshire 
Salary: 

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented Planning Administrator to join our busy Planning Department on a Fixed Term Contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional attention to detail and possesses excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Planning Team, ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining records and assisting with the smooth running of day-to-day planning operations.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing, processing and checking delivery notes, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.

Printing, sorting, filing and maintaining planning documentation and paperwork.

Updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, trackers and planning records.

Producing accurate reports and assisting with data analysis using Microsoft Excel.

Providing general administrative support to the Planning Department.

Ensuring all paperwork is completed, organised and filed correctly.

Liaising with internal departments to ensure information is communicated accurately and efficiently.

Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based filing systems.

Assisting with daily planning activities and ensuring deadlines are met.

Identifying and resolving discrepancies in paperwork and records.

Supporting the Planning Team with additional administrative duties as required.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential:

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills – confident using formulas, functions, sorting, filtering and working with large amounts of data.

Previous experience working in an administrative role.

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Experience handling delivery notes, paperwork and filing systems would be advantageous.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.

Ability to prioritise workloads and work efficiently to deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

A flexible, reliable and positive approach to work.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable:

Previous experience working within a Planning, Logistics, Transport, Manufacturing or Operations Department.

Experience maintaining planning schedules and operational reports.

Knowledge of document control and administrative processes.

Working Hours and Contract

Monday to Friday

8:30am – 5:00pm

Fixed Term Contract

Full-time, office-based position

What We Offer

A friendly and supportive working environment.

The opportunity to work within a busy and established Planning Department.

A varied administrative role with responsibility and involvement in daily operations.

The opportunity to utilise and develop your Excel and administrative skills.

How to Apply

If you are a highly organised administrator with excellent Excel skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a busy planning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this opportunity.