Planning & Scheduling Assistant

National Gas; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 12%

Annual bonus 6%

Salary sacrifice car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance 10x

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

National Gas, Britain's national gas network, is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Assistant to support planning and scheduling of work across assets. You will help ensure resources are in the right place at the right time and collaborate with delivery teams to keep the network running safely and efficiently.

The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days on site in Bristol. A full UK driving licence is required, and occasional travel within the West region may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience coordinating activities, schedules or workload plans.
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records and data.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues.
• Ability to interpret and follow processes and ways of working.
• Continuous improvement mindset and seeking better ways of working.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning activities that support safe, effective area work programmes.
• Help optimise resource allocation for efficient delivery across teams.
• Support planning meetings with accurate information and updates.
• Use scheduling tools to balance workload and priorities.
• Maintain records and planning data to aid decision making.
• Assist with performance reporting and KPI review.
• Research information and systems for operations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Coordination

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Process interpretation

Continuous improvement

Driving licence

Job description

£37,455 to £41,861 + up to 6% bonus

Location: Bristol

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week on site

Travel: Occasional travel within the West region

Location requirement: Based within reasonable travelling distance of Bristol

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About The Role

As a Planning & Scheduling Assistant, you'll help keep our gas transmission network running safely and efficiently by supporting the planning and scheduling of work across our operational assets. You'll work closely with delivery teams to make sure the right resources are in the right place at the right time.

Why this role matters

Every maintenance activity, improvement project, and operational task starts with effective planning. In this role, you'll play an important part in helping teams deliver both routine and non-routine work that keeps gas flowing to homes, businesses, and communities across the UK.

You'll be at the heart of coordinating work plans, resource allocation, and scheduling, helping teams make informed decisions and deliver work safely, efficiently, and on time. Your contribution will directly support the reliability of critical national infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate planning activities that support the safe and effective delivery of area work programmes
• Help optimise resource allocation to ensure work can be delivered efficiently across operational teams
• Support and contribute to planning meetings, providing accurate information and updates
• Use scheduling tools to balance workload against available resources and priorities
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and planning information to support decision making
• Assist with performance reporting, helping teams review KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Research information, systems, and solutions that support operational and continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys organising information, coordinating multiple priorities, and working closely with others to achieve shared goals. You'll be proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated by helping teams succeed.

Essential

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Experience coordinating activities, schedules, or workload plans
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records and data
• A collaborative approach with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team planning
• Ability to interpret and follow relevant processes, procedures, and ways of working
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on finding better ways of working
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience working in a planning, scheduling, or coordination role
• Knowledge of operational, engineering, utilities, or infrastructure environments
• Experience using planning, scheduling, or resource management systems
• Understanding of performance reporting and KPI monitoring
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, or industry procedures

Security clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
• Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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