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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a housing association in Barnsley. Are looking for a Planning Support Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Planning Support Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temporary  
Possible End Date (if Temporary) May 2026
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Barnsley
Office Based/Hybrid: Office based
Rate of Pay (Umbrella and Inside IR35): £17 per hour TBC

Short Brief/Requirement:
Start date ASAP   
Using works Management /Dynamic Resource scheduling systems 
Initially role is to support the team with;

• Running job queues and booking repair appointments with customers in workers diaries
• Dealing with customer enquiries 
• Relief Planner support 
• Call Handling 

With a view to carrying out full Planner duties as attached in Job Spec
Candidate should be able to work under pressure at a fast pace using their own initiative  
Must be able to work additional hours as required - Core hours Monday - Friday 8-4 Flexible working

Key Responsibilities:

• Electronically schedule work to Operatives, liaise with Operational Managers and Operatives to reschedule work in an efficient manner
• Contribute to the implementation of new and innovative ways of working and input towards developing IT systems with the objective of increasing efficiency, productivity and eliminating waste
• Administer the scheduling and re-scheduling of cyclical orders including sending communications to customers
• Work closely with Partners, Colleagues and Operatives to assist in the delivery of the Gas Contract
• Assist in reviews of protocols and production of management information relating to work scheduling and associated activities along with monitoring of performance against Key Performance Indicators

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a  Planning Support Officer role or equivalent.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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