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Permanent

Senior Planning and Scheduling Support

Cadent
Wednesfield
money-bag £34356 - £40419/annum
Posted: 24 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Ref: 225527451

Cadent Gas Ltd

Help keep Cadent''s operations running efficiently

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At Cadent, effective planning and scheduling is critical to delivering a safe, reliable and customer-focused service. As a-Senior Planning & Scheduling Support, you''ll play a key role in coordinating work, managing resources and supporting the delivery of operational plans across the network.

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Working closely with Operational Planning, Operational Delivery and frontline teams, you''ll help ensure workloads are realistic, resources are effectively utilised and customers receive a positive experience throughout their journey.

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Why you''ll love this role

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  • Supporting operational planning by coordinating activities across the planning cycle, including work order creation, allocation and customer contact where required.
  • Analysing performance data to provide insights that support operational delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to support the delivery of annual plans, targets and regulatory outputs.
  • Managing planning updates by maintaining accurate resource availability, workload information and short-term plan changes.
  • Resolving escalated queries from operational teams and customers to ensure positive outcomes and customer journeys.
  • Providing resource reporting across skills, shifts, locations, standby arrangements and contingency requirements.
  • Developing standard processes by creating and documenting operating procedures that support efficient planning and scheduling activities.
  • Supporting performance improvements by identifying trends, variances and opportunities to improve planning effectiveness.

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What you''ll bring

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  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.
  • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across teams to achieve shared goals.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and navigate business systems.
  • Experience using operational systems such as SAP, ClickSoftware or similar scheduling and resource management tools would be advantageous.
  • A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and improving performance outcomes.

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What you''ll get in return At Cadent, you''ll join a supportive and collaborative team that plays a vital role in delivering services to our customers. In return, you''ll receive a competitive reward package, opportunities for development and the chance to build your career within an industry-leading organisation.

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Apply today and help shape the plans that keep Cadent''s operations moving.

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Interviews are expected to take place w/c 14/09

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