Proactive Operations Planner

Proactive Operations Planner

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators. 

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

Planning is seen, both internally and externally, as an integral part of the business, driving the smooth completion of work in the field and consistently providing excellent customer service, collaboration, accountability, leadership and a multi-skilled workforce.

Position: Proactive Operations Planner

Location: Customer Solution Centre, Slough, Berkshire

Job Type: permanent, full time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, working 1 in 3 weekends with the following Monday and Tuesday off in lieu

Salary: OTE £27,081 per annum

Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); onsite restaurant; personal learning; workplace pension; onsite parking; free access to wellbeing support

About the role:

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.

To allocate all WNS contract works to Field Engineers which ensures that work is programmed to optimise Field Engineers productivity, within specified geographic.

Transferring and recording data into multiple spreadsheets in line with the company's guidelines and standards to ensure Field engineers are able to complete works on a first time fix. 

Ensuring that all office enabling has been completed and that Field Teams have all required information & equipment to complete works on first time fix.

Communicate with Engineers requirements for works via Salesforce, Email, Telephone & text messaging.

To allocate work and meet all Traffic Management and Permit requirements for a geographic area. 

To be the focal point for all works allocated within the geographic area and ability to re-allocate resources where operational situations arise, without impacting on Customer promises. 

To escalate operational and customer difficulties to the Planning Manager in a timely manner, which enables solutions.

Manage appointments made via CGS procedures and ensure that Customers are kept updated and that engineers attend as agreed. 

To monitor SLA's and reduce customer updates/callbacks to zero by ensuring that works are planned effectively and that Customers are updated via outbound.

Maintain regular liaison and communication with the Field Engineers and Field Managers to ensure works are planned and completed as agreed. 

Monitoring email inbox to ensure all data is captured and responding in a timely manner to any emails relating to you or your direct region. 

To answer all phone calls within the agreed time frame and ensure call handling is completed as specified by the Team Manager for both inbound and outbound.

Take responsibility and accountability for your planned works and Customers to drive up customer satisfaction and achieve required dates for all.

Undertake any other reasonable duties, activities or projects as required.

Be aware of Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.

So if you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

About you:

The ideal candidate will:

Be hard working and respectful

Comply with health and safety standards.

Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers, and wider Lanes Group network

Have basic knowledge of Microsoft 365

Have solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with professional telephone etiquette

Be resourceful and proactive

Multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative

Have the ability to deal with people at different levels

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

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