Trainee Planning Manager
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Are you organised, proactive, and looking to build a career in operations and project planning? At Arena Group, we're looking for a Trainee Planning Manager to join our Operations Planning team and play a key role in the successful delivery of major events and temporary structures projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in logistics, operations administration, warehousing, or a similar environment who is keen to develop their skills within a fast-paced and supportive team. On-job training will be provided.
The Role
Working closely with the Operations Planning, Projects, Site Operations, Warehouse and HSEQ teams, you'll help coordinate the resources, equipment, transport and schedules required to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and coordinating equipment requirements for projects.
- Managing stock availability and identifying solutions to shortages.
- Liaising with Project Managers and Planning Managers to support build schedules.
- Producing loading schedules and coordinating transport bookings.Working closely with warehouse teams to ensure equipment is prepared and dispatched correctly.
- Maintaining accurate operational information within company systems.
- Supporting site-to-site stock movements and operational planning activities.
- Producing regular progress reports for the Operations Manager.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in logistics, operations administration, warehousing, or a similar environment.
- Is highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Communicates effectively and enjoys working with a variety of teams.
- Is adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
- Has good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Holds a full UK driving licence & passport.
Experience of site-based construction, temporary structures, or event operations would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Arena?
At Arena Group, you'll be part of a team that delivers exceptional projects for clients across a wide range of sectors. This role offers hands‑on experience, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on exciting projects throughout the UK and potentially Europe.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work‑life balance, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Company Sick Pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Performance-related bonus
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing and ambitious business
If you're looking to start or develop your career in operational planning and want to join a dynamic, growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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