Service Planning Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3116 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 29% sure that is the right code. UBT is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3116 (Planning, process and production technicians) · 29% match
- Ineligible 4159 (Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified) · 19% match
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 16% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3116 Planning, process and production technicians Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
4159 Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
1243 Managers in logistics Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Benefits
- £45,000 - £55,000 basic salary
- Bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Lunch provided daily
- Free onsite parking
- Company laptop and phone
- Genuine progression opportunity into a leadership role
Are you an experienced planner, scheduler or service coordinator looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a growing national service function?
We're supporting an ambitious and growing business in the search for a Service Planning Manager to lead the planning and coordination of maintenance activities across a nationwide customer base.
This is far more than a scheduling role. You'll become the central point of contact for engineers, customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring maintenance programmes are delivered efficiently, emergency call-outs are managed effectively and service standards remain exceptionally high.
With significant growth planned, this role offers the opportunity to shape processes, improve service delivery and develop into a wider leadership position over time.
The Role
As Service Planning Manager, you will take ownership of the maintenance planning function, ensuring engineers, resources and customer commitments are coordinated effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and scheduling annual maintenance programmes across 450+ customer sites
- Coordinating engineer workloads, travel and site visits
- Managing reactive maintenance and emergency call-outs
- Owning and developing the service scheduling system
- Leading weekly planning meetings with field engineers
- Monitoring service tickets and ensuring timely resolution
- Managing customer communication and maintenance reporting
We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in planning, scheduling or coordinating field-based teams.
You may currently be working as a:
- Service Planning Manager
- Senior Service Planner
- Maintenance Planner
- Field Service Coordinator
- Engineering Scheduler
- Logistics Coordinator
- Operations Planner
- Service Delivery Coordinator
- Proven experience in a planning, scheduling or coordination role
- Experience supporting field-based engineers or service teams
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Excellent stakeholder and customer management abilities
- Confidence using scheduling, ERP or service management systems
- A proactive approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement
- High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely make an impact. You'll have the autonomy to improve systems and processes, influence the future direction of the service function and play a key role in supporting ambitious growth plans.
If you're a highly organised planning professional who enjoys coordinating people, improving processes and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Planning, process and production technicians (SOC 3116) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~54k in sample- Middle half £29,796–42,276
- Median £35,308
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Not necessarily. UBT holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3116 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.