Planning and Scheduling Support

Description:

Cadent Gas Ltd

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