Scheduling Assistant

Scheduling Assistant - Peterborough

Salary: GBP27,360 - GBP30,579 depending upon skills & experience.

Location - Peterborough (PE1 5TP)

Are you an exceptional Scheduling Assistant with strong Planning and scheduling skills?

If so, then this role may be of interest to you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Scheduling Assistant to support the Area in the planning and delivery of routine and non-routine work activities on the Terminal, Compressor Station, Pipelines and AGI assets within a geographic zone on gas transmission network system.

National Grid is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity and gas we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and lights everyone's way home. Our energy network connects the nation, so it's essential that it's continually evolving, advancing and improving. That's why we need the very best people to join the team. And that's why we're talking to you.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with operations work planning and delivery processes including the co-ordination of area and zone planning meetings.
• Co-ordinate and input data used to allocate and optimise resources (direct and indirect) for effective delivery of the area and zone work plans
• Use scheduling tools and liaise with operational teams to ensure an effective match between planned workload and resources is achieved
• Provide necessary support to review key performance indicators (KPIs) using relevant databases
• Ensure a systematic approach to the production of tools and techniques, including the preparation of associated training packages and use of all associated software
• Ensure the efficient administration and maintenance of records, technical manuals, files and associated databases
• Research and source information, systems, software and training material in support of initiatives
• Contribute to the development of department/team performance, ensuring individual and team targets are achieved. This will include monitoring the process for setting and recording targets

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Valid driving license
• Experience within Work planning/Scheduling.

Benefits

• Salary GBP27,360 - GBP30,579 reviewed each year based on your skills and knowledge for your role and your performance
• 25 days' holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy extra holiday days
• An annual bonus based on the company's performance
• A generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Opportunity to grow into the role

Who we are

At National Grid, we don't just ask our people to deliver to the highest standards. We also support them to be the best they can be. Accredited training programmes and personal development courses are a part of life here. We value and encourage diversity of thought, whatever your background. By creating an inclusive, switched-on workforce, we drive performance and deliver excellence. Which is exactly what we need to achieve our vision of creating sustainable energy solutions, for today and tomorrow.