Planner/Scheduler

EMCOR UK; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Discount Shopping

Gym access

Learning & Development opportunities

Paid Volunteering Days

Industry-leading maternity & paternity policies

Refer a friend scheme

GEMS recognition scheme

Bike To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

EMCOR UK in Aldermaston is seeking a resource planner to lead the planning of resources in a critical environment. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient use of personnel and resources while adhering to service level agreements.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in technical planning and strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. Benefits include competitive salary with allowances and extensive learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical planning/scheduling role.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload.
• Good knowledge of data centre operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of resources to deliver the service on time.
• Ensure qualified personnel are assigned to tasks.
• Process and follow-up of work packages as per facility plan.
• Support in producing reports and monitoring compliance.
• Plan statutory tasks 12 weeks ahead.

Skills

Technical planning/scheduling experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Administrative/computer skills

Good knowledge of generators

Knowledge of cooling systems

Knowledge of UPS systems

Job description

Job Overview

Salary: Competitive + Allowances

Working Hours: 07:45 – 16:30 (16:15 on Friday) 9‑day fortnight; every 2nd Friday OFF

Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, and many more.

Job Purpose

Lead on all planning of resources to deliver the service, delivered through in‑house and third‑party resourcing, ensuring PPMs and breakdowns are delivered on time, maximising efficiency and minimising disruption to the facility in accordance with the service level requirements. A support function to the Critical Environment Technical Staff in the completion of operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure only authorised and qualified personnel are assigned to each task. Work requirements are communicated in a timely manner and tasks are completed on time.
• Ensure that personnel are issued works instructions and documentation required to complete tasks in accordance with the 12‑week plan.
• Undertake the processing and follow‑up of work packages, through close liaison with management and supervisors to meet the requirements of the facility plan and ensure records are closed out.
• Ensure reasons for waiving, rescheduling or deferring maintenance activities are valid and appropriately authorised.
• Ensure all contract documentation is processed, issued, receipted and distributed to appropriate stakeholders and records are kept in accordance with the contract requirement and contractor processes.
• Support the Critical Environment Manager in the production of reports, PLOD’s, PLOW’s and WCP’s by providing data and information from the Asset Management System and other records.
• Support the Data Centre Technical Services Manager in monitoring work and compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure all statutory and legislative tasks are planned 12 weeks ahead of time.
• Provide support to the Critical Environment Manager as required in identifying and realising innovations and lean working practices.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical planning/scheduling role.
• Critical environment management experience is advantageous.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
• Able to organise and manage own workload.
• Positive proactive attitude and can take ownership of the site.
• Aware of data centre operations and the risk factors to site and operations.
• Good knowledge of generators, cooling systems and UPS systems.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Strong administrative/computer skills.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading maternity & paternity policies.
• Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining.
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme.
• Health cash plan – benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing program.
• Dental scheme.
• Access to health assessments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering guidance and advice on personal, health, legal and financial queries.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.