As a Planner, you will be part of the Transport Inter-site planning team, working alongside Bio-Recycling and site operations teams to ensure Inventory holding plans are efficient and effectively implemented to guarantee high service levels at optimum cost.

Your role will form part of the Logistics Management Centre, the in-house centre of excellence for complex and diverse logistics functions across Thames Water. You will be working within a unique cross-functional team, balancing operational demand and strategic thinking, influencing decisions at different levels up to senior management, and helping shape what we do every day and in the future.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to progress within the business, especially at a time when they are growing and expanding the LMC.

What you will be doing as a Planner

  • Being responsible for producing innovative operational plans to continuously improve the operation.
  • Scheduling and executing daily/weekly planning for inter-site resources throughout the TW Region of Operations.
  • Understanding and operating in-house planning software to produce optimal transport plans and in-house developed resource models.
  • Challenging current operational methodologies and implementing new ways of working.
  • Performing trend analysis on performance and conformance to the plan, reporting findings to the lead planner and manager.
  • Providing technical development and support for current and new team members.
  • Working alongside and developing relationships with desk planners, supporting and where possible avoiding pollution by diverting and sharing resources more effectively.
  • Liaising and building relationships with the transport department to improve driver productivity.

Location – Kemble Court, Reading but will be required to work at Basingstoke on occasion.

Working Hours – 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday on shift pattern;05.30 amm-13.30pm07.30 am3.30 pmm0pm, 09.30 amm17.30 pm.

What you should bring to the role

  • Previous experience as a scheduler or transport planner is essential.
  • Proven experience working in fast-paced environments and meeting targets.
  • Strong IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office, and use of different systems.
  • Excellent customer service experience.
  • Proven experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Highly organized and have excellent attention to detail.

What’s in it for you?

  • Offering between £30,000 and £32,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.
  • 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.