Company Name: Aqua Tech Recruitment (recruiting for a leading engineering business in the water sector)
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, UK
Job Type: Permanent
Salary Range: £28k – £32k yearly
Industry: Engineering / Water Utilities
Job Overview:
Aqua Tech Recruitment, a specialist in engineering recruitment, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Planner to join a premier engineering business in Livingston, West Lothian. This permanent role offers a vital opportunity to provide essential administrative and project support, playing a key role in the efficient operation of a client in the Engineering and Water Utilities sector.
As a Planner, you will be instrumental in coordinating and scheduling work activities for operational teams, managing the entire lifecycle of permits and notices, and serving as a key point of contact for colleagues. You will leverage your strong organizational skills and experience in a fast-paced environment to make quick, informed decisions and ensure projects run smoothly from initiation to completion. If you are a confident professional with a customer-oriented approach and a desire to contribute to a dynamic engineering team, we invite you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Plan and coordinate work activities for operational teams using digital systems.
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Update and maintain accurate records, and provide regular program updates to all relevant stakeholders.
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Act as the first point of contact for operational colleagues, providing prompt resolutions to issues.
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Process and submit applications for Traffic Management, footway, road closure, and permit requests.
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Monitor work activities from start to finish, ensuring all necessary documentation is in place.
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Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work requirements are understood and documented.
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Ensure all administrative tasks are completed with a high degree of accuracy.
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Utilize strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple priorities.
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Maintain a customer-oriented approach to all aspects of your work.
Qualifications:
Experience Level: This role is ideal for a professional with relevant experience in a fast-paced administrative or planning environment, where the ability to make quick decisions is crucial.
Education Requirement: A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with additional qualifications in administration or business highly beneficial.
Required Skills:
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Relevant experience in a fast-paced environment where you’ve had to make quick decisions.
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Highly developed organizational and communication skills.
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Computer literate and customer-oriented.
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Experience in the engineering or utilities sector (desirable).
Salary and Benefits:
This permanent role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from £28k – £32k, plus a comprehensive benefits package. As an employee, you will receive a pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development, all designed to support your long-term career growth.
Working Conditions:
This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site in Livingston, West Lothian. You will work in a fast-paced office environment, managing administrative tasks and coordinating with various teams. The role requires you to be highly organized and a confident user of computer systems.
Why Work with Us:
Aqua Tech Recruitment is a trusted name in engineering recruitment, and we’re proud to be recruiting for a leading engineering business in the water utilities sector. This is a chance to work with a reputable company, gain valuable experience, and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence. If you’re a proactive administrative professional ready for a new challenge, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to grow your career.
