Apprentice Planning Technician

  • Company: CRC Evans
  • Location: Burnley, BB115ST
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,680.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000038138
  • Application Deadline Date: 15/07/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Days and shifts are to be confirmed.

Brief Description

This is a permanent Apprentice Planning Technician position with opportunities for progression to Planning Coordinator. This position is integral to our project teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination of schedule information across the EMEAA Region. The role's main purpose is to support the efficient planning of projects and operations, ensuring that timely, accurate data is prepared and reported to support decision-making processes in managing multiple global projects.

Training to be Provided

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a nationally recognised Project Controls Technician Level 3 standard via our training partner, Learning Skills Partnership . Your Apprenticeship typically takes 27 months to complete and is fully supported through a combination of regular online lessons, e-learning materials, and access to their team of experts for 1-2-1 advice and support.

Future Prospects


  • This is a fantastic opening to apply for permanent employment in a varied and ever expanding industry

Vacancy Detail

On the Job Responsibilities:



  • Comply with and maintain planning procedures,guidelines, and processes

  • Create preliminary schedules for projects at theproposal phase

  • Coordinate and align departmental planning toolswith project schedules

  • Maintain and manage the central project database

  • Create and implement different levels of projectcontrol documents

  • Update and manage reporting models using advancedExcel

  • Ensure resource allocation (labour, assets,equipment) aligns with project timelines

  • Support Shipping and Mobilisation in terms ofproviding a forecast schedule of mobilization and ROS (Required on Site)

  • Support the PQT / WPQT management with requiredplanning and scheduling tasks

  • Coordinate schedule interfaces acrosssubcontractors, suppliers, logistics, site teams, workshop, supply chain,management, and clients

  • Update and manage reporting models using advancedExcel

  • Rotation plan between different departments tocomply with the apprenticeship requirement

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