Planning and Scheduling Support

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Planning and Scheduling Support to join the Operational Planning team. This role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of operational plans, ensuring work is effectively coordinated and performance is maintained across the network. This role is hybrid up to 3 days per week in Smith Street Depot, Coventry.

Working closely with Operational Planning and Operational Delivery teams, you’ll help manage priorities, support scheduling activity and contribute to delivering a consistent, high-quality service in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Why you’ll love this role

• Support the delivery of operational plans by creating work orders and coordinating scheduling activities in line with business priorities
• Analyse and interpret data to provide insights that support team and operational performance
• Collaborate with teams across the business to coordinate work and maintain a clear, end-to-end view of delivery requirements
• Support the development of standard operating procedures, ensuring processes are efficient and aligned across planning activities
• Assist in managing workload priorities, responding quickly to changing business demands

• Carry out administrative and scheduling activities in line with established guidelines and procedures Maintain high levels of organisation and attention to detail, ensuring data accuracy and right-first-time delivery

• Support performance tracking by contributing to the measurement of team objectives and identifying areas for improvement
• Assist with onboarding and training of new colleagues to promote consistency and adherence to processes

• Planning & Coordination Skills - Experience supporting planning, scheduling or administrative activity in a fast-paced environment
• Data & Analytical Capability - Ability to analyse information and use data to support performance improvements
• Systems & Technical Knowledge - Competence in Microsoft Office and experience with systems such as SAP or ClickSoftware
• Communication Skills - Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Organisation & Attention to Detail - Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure data accuracy
• Collaboration & Teamwork - A team player who contributes to a high-performing, customer-focused environment

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership, * Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities - Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) - can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer