Operations Planner

  • E3 Recruitment
  • Bishops Tachbrook, Warwickshire
  • Feb 02, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description


Enjoy a competitive salary of up to 43,143 and an early finish every Friday, giving you a better work-life balance. Join a well-structured team where your planning expertise genuinely makes an impact.

We're looking for an organised and detail-driven Operations Planner to play a key role in coordinating vehicle-related sub-contract work. This is a varied and fast-paced position, ideal for someone who thrives on planning, problem-solving and working closely with both internal teams and external partners.
You'll be responsible for ensuring sub-contracted work is planned efficiently, delivered on time and aligned with operational, safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Planner

  • Plan, schedule and allocate work to approved sub-contractors
  • Track job progress, resolving issues and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Act as a key point of contact between internal teams and sub-contract partners
  • Maintain compliance with health & safety, legal requirements and company policies
  • Support the onboarding of new sub-contractors
  • Assist with the implementation and ongoing use of planning and scheduling software
  • Produce accurate updates, reports and documentation as required

About You
To succeed in this role, you'll bring a structured approach and strong communication skills, alongside experience in a planning or logistics-focused environment.

You'll ideally have:

  • Proven experience in logistics planning, scheduling or contractor coordination
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Confidence communicating with multiple stakeholders
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Experience using planning or scheduling systems
  • A flexible approach, including willingness to travel across the UK when required


Why Apply for the Operations Planner position?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation where your planning expertise will directly support business performance. You'll benefit from an attractive salary package, shorter working hours on Fridays, and the chance to make a real impact within a collaborative team environment.

Location: Warwick, CV34
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
Salary: 30,000 - 43,143 per annum (dependent on experience)
For more information about the Operations Planner role, please contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment or hit 'Apply' now!