Planning & Scheduling Assistant

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.

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

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.

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

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

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).

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.