Pre Planner

Pre-Planner

Hours: 40pw

Shifts: 9am - 6pm

Salary: Up to £32,000pa

Join our team as a Pre-Planner and play a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and customer-focused operations across our Quarry Products business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating activity, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to support customers and the business by delivering high-quality service in the most cost-effective, professional, and timely manner.
You will handle sales enquiries, quotations, orders, deliveries, and associated administration, ensuring an excellent customer experience while supporting the operational needs of Heidelberg Materials Quarry Products.

Key Accountabilities

Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, Local Managers Rules, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.

• Promote safe working practices and uphold the highest standards of safety across all activities under your control.

Operational Coordination

• Liaise closely with colleagues, the Unit Manager, suppliers, and contractors to ensure efficient programming of the plant and production of aggregates.

• Support operational planning to maintain cost‑effective and timely production.

• Assist in coordinating resource use, including labour, material, and plant requirements.

Supervision & Efficiency

• Contribute to the continuous supervision of quarry-related activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

• Help drive productivity by supporting effective utilisation of all available resources.

Customer Service & Administration

• Provide timely and accurate information to customers regarding enquiries, quotations, orders, and delivery schedules.

• Ensure all administration tasks are completed accurately and in line with business processes.

Professional Growth

• Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including training courses and seminars as identified by Heidelberg Materials.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge to perform the role effectively and confidently.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• A customer-focused approach with attention to accuracy and detail

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners

• A proactive and positive attitude toward safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement

• Willingness to develop professionally and take part in ongoing training