Title: Planning and Scheduling Support
Join our Planning & Scheduling Team!
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual to join our team in Planning & Scheduling Support. In this role, you’ll ensure efficient, compliant delivery of work within agreed processes and timelines, while maintaining accurate data and supporting operational planning.
You’ll provide excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders, build strong relationships, and consistently meet expectations. A commitment to continuous improvement, safety standards, and Cadent’s core values is essential, as is a customer-first mindset.
Why You'll Love This Role
As the Planning & Scheduling Support expert you will be accountable for:
- Stakeholder Engagement & Team Support - Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, support and coach colleagues, and contribute to a high-performing, customer-focused team.
- Operational Planning & Coordination - Assist in scheduling activities and coordinate work across departments, maintaining a holistic view of daily and long-term operational needs.
- Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring - Analyse and interpret data to support team and operational performance, and participate in measuring objectives to identify and improve network performance gaps.
- Process Development & Administration - Create and maintain standard operating procedures, generate operational work orders, and complete associated administrative tasks to support delivery planning.
- Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement - Ensure data accuracy with strong attention to detail, interrogate systems to support job completion, and contribute to training efforts to maintain consistency and compliance.
Skills and Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Core Systems - Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications and familiar with essential platforms such as SAP and ClickSoftware.
- Effective Communicator - Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear interaction across teams and stakeholders.
- Thrives in Fast-Paced Environments - Experienced in working under pressure, maintaining accuracy and efficiency in dynamic settings.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
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:
- Annual bonus
- 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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