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Lead Work Planner

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Haydock, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Lead Work Planner

Location: Haydock – Office based with parking on site

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.? 

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
	
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
	
Group Personal Pension Plan
	
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
	
24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services? 
	
Cycle to Work scheme? 
	
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?! 
	
Life assurance cover? 
	
Long service recognition? 
	
Enhanced Maternity Pay
	
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community? 

About the role…

The Lead Operational Work Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising drainage maintenance activities across the network. The role ensures work is delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory and service standards, while supporting the work planners.

The role requires high levels of IT skills as there will be the need to create and distribute management spreadsheets, reports, and plans.

Reporting to the Planning Manager you will be able to confidently manage a busy workload on your own initiative and will adopt a flexible approach to your working day.

As a Lead Work Planner, you will be responsible for…

Planning & Scheduling

Develop short- and medium-term work schedules for drainage operations
	
Prioritise planned maintenance activities
	
Allocate resources (teams, vehicles, equipment) efficiently
	
Ensure work is sequenced to minimise disruption and maximise productivity

Operational Coordination

Act as the link between field teams, supervisors, and management
	
Monitor daily progress and adjust plans in real time
	
Coordinate responses when required

Team Leadership

Lead, support and develop work planners
	
Provide coaching, training, and mentoring
	
Set planning standards and ensure consistency across the team

Data & Systems Management

Use planning and asset systems (e.g. ILJ, ILA, GIS tools) to schedule and track work
	
Analyse performance data (KPIs, backlog, response times)
	
Identify trends and recommend improvements

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulations and environmental standards
	
Support risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
	
Support permits, traffic management, and access requirements with the wider planning function

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with internal teams (operations, customer, streetworks, commercial)
	
Coordinate with external supply chain and sub-contractors
	
Support customer communication for planned works

About you…

Essential

Strong planning/scheduling background
	
Leadership or supervisory experience
	
Good knowledge of health & safety practices
	
Ability to work under pressure as part of a high performing team in a fast-moving environment

Desirable

Experience in drainage, wastewater, or utilities operations
	
Knowledge of sewer networks and drainage systems
	
Experience with asset management/planning systems
	
Understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. water industry standards)

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Next steps...

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info

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