Planner/scheduler

Planner/Scheduler

**Choose a career with the UK’s biggest independent drainage specialist**

We are actively looking for someone to join the Lanes Anglian Water Contract responsible for scheduling of works on drainage and wastewater infrastructure within East Anglia.

The role of the Planner/Scheduler will entail in assisting with the scheduling of HGV Tankering and Jetting units covering both reactive and planned works. This role suits someone looking for a combination of office related administrative tasks, planning ahead and being able to problem solve reactively.
- Optimising, preparing and scheduling the preventive, planned and remedial maintenance.
- You will schedule work orders in accordance with SLA’s, whilst optimising travel routes and increasing productivity.
- Working closely with the engineers to identify and rectify issues whilst improving the effectiveness of the operations department.
- Maintaining high standards within Health, Safety & Environment, Housekeeping, Performance, Waste, Communication and Continuous Improvement.
- Effectively supporting the Operations Manager and operations team to meet output requirements in quality expectations, cost management and the delivery of key objectives and operational performance targets.
- Managing and coordinating the promoted workload according to defined priorities, estimating resource and duration requirements in line with agreed metrics.
- Participate and supporting scheduled meetings.

Working Hours: 4 on 4 shift pattern 5.30am - 5.30pm

**Applicants should possess**:

- Experience of working within a fast paced environment would be advantageous
- A keen willingness for progression
- Ability to make decisions in a time pressured environment.
- Competent skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication skills

**Benefits**:

- 24 days holiday pro rata (rising to 34 with length of service)
- Life Assurance;
- Auto enrolment pension scheme;
- Free onsite parking;
- Friendly working environment;
**About Lanes**:
At the Lanes Group, we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. It’s a big part of who we are. It’s also one of the reasons that we have a £200 million+ turnover, over 2000 staff and a network of depots across the country.

**Strictly no agencies please.**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Ability to Commute:

- Suffolk, IP14 3JY (required)

Work Location: In person