Work Week Planner

Located in the northwest of England, within the Northern Powerhouse and Northwest Nuclear Arc, Springfields has over 75 years’ experience in the manufacture of nuclear fuel and related products and services.

Springfields was the first plant in the world to make nuclear fuel for commercial power stations and has produced several million fuel elements, supplying products and services for reactors in 11 countries.

Around 32% of the UK’s low carbon electricity comes from fuel manufactured at Springfields. Recognised as a world leader in safety, quality, environmental and technological standards. Expertise in advanced manufacturing, robotic and digital technologies

Providing access to the National Nuclear Laboratory’s Nuclear Fuel Centre of Excellence (NFCE) and a COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) site

Westinghouse - Springfields Fuels Ltd, the UKs leading nuclear fuels manufacturing site is looking for a Maintenance Work Week Planner to facilitate the delivery of essential business Maintenance following Company strategy.

To run the ‘T’ week planning process for the Oxide Fuels Business Unit, prepare and build detailed work programmes and control documentation in support of the ‘T’ week and outage planning processes, ensuring that all scheduled and breakdown maintenance, project installation (engineering group and capital schemes) and operational led activities are adequately scheduled for execution at T-0.

As a **Work Week Planner** you will run the ‘T’ week planning process for the Oxide Fuels Department, prepare and build detailed work programmes and control documentation to support the ‘T’ week and outage planning processes, ensuring that all scheduled and breakdown maintenance, project installation (engineering group and capital schemes) and operational led activities are adequately scheduled for execution at T-0.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Run the ‘T’ week planning process, ensuring all planning and review meetings are held following the ‘T’ week process requirements
- Lead the initial collection and compilation of all work scope for the ‘T’ week and outage planning process
- Plan and organisation of externally supplied resource to support scheduled and breakdown maintenance and project execution
- Prepare work schedules and programmes
- Review performance during ‘T+’ week and identify good practice and areas for improvement
- Collect specified Work Management performance data following the required metrics
- Ensure compliance with Westinghouse Manufacturing System
- Build detailed work programmes based on initial scope lists taking full account of available resources (internal to the engineering group and those provided externally)
- Prepare and control ‘T’ week and outage planning process documentation, risk register and work package preparedness information
- Provide specified WM performance data in line with the metrics required
- Manage Corrective Actions

**Qualifications**:

- Engineering qualification(s) degree/HNC or equivalent experience
- Ability to identify issues and decide on required actions
- Proficient in use of planning software/tools
- Excellent interpersonal skills, resilience and delegation skills
- Data driven analysis and problem-solving skills
- Competency with computers inc. MS Office & Maximo (preferrable but not essential)
- Experience of continuous improvement and critical thinking

**Why Westinghouse?**

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

**Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect**:

- Attractive remuneration
- Great benefits for your convenience and safety:

- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Learning and development opportunities.
- We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.