Work Planner

UK Power Networks; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave plus bank holi­-

excellent pension scheme

reservist leave

season ticket and tenancy depositLoans

cycle to work

home and tech and green car schemes

discounted gym membership

occupational health support

retailer discounts

employee assistance programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks is seeking a Work Planner in Chatham, Kent. You will own workforce planning and scheduling, optimise resources across maintenance, inspection, project and reactive works, and help deliver targets with SAP work orders.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with City & Guilds 2339 in Electrical Theory (or equivalent) and ONC/HNC; IOSH certification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Electrical & Electronic Theory qualification required or equivalent.
• ONC/HNC qualification is desirable.
• IOSH certification is desirable for the role.
• LV/HV authorisation is advantageous if you have it.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of workforce planning and scheduling to maximise resource utilisation.
• Manage SAP work orders and develop efficient work packages.
• Coordinate project delivery and monitor performance against targets.
• Ensure compliance with street works legislation and standards.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain project registers across the business.

Skills

Workforce planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Education

City & Guilds 2339 in Electrical & Electronic Theory

ONC/HNC

IOSH certification

LV/HV authorisation (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Chatham, Kent | £56,576 + 3% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Power Performance Through Smarter Planning

Join UK Power Networks as a

Work Planner

and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance, inspection, project and reactive works across our network. Working alongside Engineering Team Leaders, Project Engineers and the P6 Planner, you'll ensure resources are optimised, schedules are delivered and operational targets are achieved.

Make an Impact

You’ll take ownership of workforce planning and scheduling, balancing demand and capacity to maximise resource utilisation and minimise costs. From managing SAP work orders and developing efficient work packages to coordinating project delivery, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with street works legislation, you’ll be at the centre of operational success. You’ll also support continuous improvement, maintain project registers, collaborate across the business and help achieve a 99% utilisation target.

Bring Your Expertise

We're looking for a technically capable planner with field engineering experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the confidence to make operational, customer service and financial decisions. You’ll hold a

City & Guilds 2339 (formerly 232) in Electrical & Electronic Theory or equivalent, with an ONC/HNC, IOSH certification and LV/HV authorisation considered advantageous.

Why Join Us?

Alongside a salary of

£56,576

and

3% bonus

You’ll benefit from

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• an excellent pension scheme
• reservist leave
• season ticket and tenancy deposit loans
• cycle to work
• home and tech and green car schemes
• discounted gym membership
• occupational health support
• retailer discounts
• an employee assistance programme