Planning and Scheduling Support

12 Month Fixed Term Contract opportunity

Location: Hybrid working between Smith Street, Coventry (CV6 5SL) & Home – typically 2 days per week in office

Keeping work flowing. Supporting delivery. Enabling performance.

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Planning and Scheduling Support colleague to join our Operational Planning team. This role plays a key part in helping ensure work is planned, scheduled and delivered effectively across the network, supporting operational performance and customer outcomes.

Based at Smith Street Depot, Coventry, this is a hybrid role with up to 2 days per week in the office. Working closely with Operational Planning and Operational Delivery teams, you'll help coordinate workloads, maintain accurate planning information and support the smooth delivery of work in a fast-paced operational environment.

If you're highly organised, enjoy working with data and thrive on keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is a great opportunity to develop your experience within a supportive and collaborative team.

Why you'll love this role

• Play a key role in operational delivery by supporting the planning and scheduling of work in line with business priorities and customer commitments.
• Turn data into insight by analysing information and helping teams understand performance, trends and areas for improvement.
• Work with colleagues across the business to coordinate activities and maintain a clear view of delivery requirements across the network.
• Help improve the way we work by supporting the development of standard operating procedures and consistent planning practices.
• Keep plans on track by helping manage workload priorities and responding to changing business demands.
• Support efficient delivery through accurate scheduling, administration and coordination activities that help operational teams succeed.
• Make a real difference by maintaining high levels of accuracy and organisation while supporting excellent service for both customers and operational teams.
• Support and develop others by assisting with onboarding, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues follow consistent processes and ways of working.

What You'll Bring

• Planning and coordination experience – Experience supporting planning, scheduling or administrative activities within a fast-paced environment.
• Data and analytical skills – Ability to interpret information and use data to support performance improvements and decision-making.
• Systems and technical capability – Competent in Microsoft Office applications, with experience of systems such as SAP, OverIT or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills – Able to build effective working relationships and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders.
• Organisation and attention to detail – Comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining accurate records, data quality and a high level of attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration – A positive team player who contributes to a customer-focused and high-performing environment.

This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to the end-to-end planning process while working at the heart of operational delivery. You'll help ensure the right work is planned at the right time, supporting customers, network performance and business priorities. As part of a customer-focused team, you'll contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and safety, while building valuable experience and relationships across the business.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 16.11.2026

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!

As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.

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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