Work Planner
About this role
Work Planner
Chatham, Kent | £56,576 + 3% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Power Performance Through Smarter Planning
Join UK Power Networks as a Work Planner and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance, inspection, project and reactive works across our network. Working alongside Engineering Team Leaders, Project Engineers and the P6 Planner, you'll ensure resources are optimised, schedules are delivered and operational targets are achieved.
Make an Impact
You'll take ownership of workforce planning and scheduling, balancing demand and capacity to maximise resource utilisation and minimise costs. From managing SAP work orders and developing efficient work packages to coordinating project delivery, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with street works legislation, you'll be at the centre of operational success. You'll also support continuous improvement, maintain project registers, collaborate across the business and help achieve a 99% utilisation target.
Bring Your Expertise
We're looking for a technically capable planner with field engineering experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the confidence to make operational, customer service and financial decisions. You'll hold a City & Guilds 2339 (formerly 232) in Electrical & Electronic Theory or equivalent, with an ONC/HNC, IOSH certification and LV/HV authorisation considered advantageous.
Why Join Us?
Alongside a salary of £56,576 and 3% bonus, you'll benefit from 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, an excellent pension scheme, reservist leave, season ticket and tenancy deposit loans, cycle to work, home and tech and green car schemes, discounted gym membership, occupational health support, retailer discounts and an employee assistance programme.
Ready to help keep the network moving? Apply today.
Closing Date: 10 November 2026
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