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At  South West Water  we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater. Do you have proven experience and technical knowledge? Do you want to work for a company who pride themselves on their people and excellence? Then look no further  About the role: We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Network Services Alliance (NSA) Planner  to join our team based in Bodmin . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,125  - £ per annum + excellent benefits. You will work as part of the Network Service Alliance (NSA) Network Planning and Logistics Team to effectively plan the daily work of all NSA resources. The plan will need to consider many elements including customer commitments, work priority, efficiency, skills and streetworks noticing for both reactive and planned tasks.

What you’ll be doing:

Day to day planning for all resources and workstreams in the NSA area. Jeopardy Management. Customer communication regarding planned and ongoing work. Ensuring all required information is provided to the operational teams to complete the task planned Ensure all business processes are followed recording all necessary information in a timely manner. Work with planners in all NSA’s to best utilise available resource. Monitor all reports to maintain workbasket levels within stated performance levels whilst balancing a dynamic workforce. Work closely with the Delivery Managers regarding field staff levels required to meet peaks and troughs. Contribute to the maintenance of the attendance records of all staff within the NSA and liaise closely with the other NSA’s to deploy resource to best effect across the entire region. Ensure operational activities comply with requirements of New Roads and Streetworks Act and Traffic Management Act. Ensure the quality of information from all is monitored and any issues are highlighted to the planning manager. Ensure best practice is employed and shared through Alliance with other managers and technical experts across the company. Ensure that the Quality Management System is effectively maintained. Maintain and develop the competency of staff under his/her management to ensure regulatory and business requirements are met and continuous improvement achieved.

What we are looking for:

5 GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths Proven experience of working in a busy office environment Analytical skills – to understand data and information Effective planning skills to plan work and deploy resource effectively. Communication skills – able to relay accurate direction to the field delivery team, verbally and written format. Objectively and appropriately evaluates options and consequences in a timely manner to determine good solutions Builds and maintains cooperative working relationships with others Seeks, listens to and values the input of others Collaborates effectively in meetings, both formal and informal Commits to supporting the larger group effort by assisting others in the completion of their tasks. Able to work effectively in a team. Ability to work in a highly pressurised, reactive environment and deliver to ever changing priorities and demanding deadlines. Assumes personal responsibility for achieving the required results

What's in it for you:

At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits: Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more A discretionary Bonus Competitive Contributory Pension And plenty more Closing Date: Monday 1st July 2024 If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Network Services Alliance (NSA) Planner - we look forward to receiving your application.Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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