Planning Assistant
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Come and join our Workforce Planning & Optimisation team as a Planning Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of chemicals to our operational sites - helping to keep our business running efficiently. You’ll work closely with planning assistants, real-time schedulers, operational teams and suppliers to make sure service level agreements (SLAs) are met and everyone stays accountable.
You’ll be the go-to person for managing delivery plans, raising purchase orders, tracking delivery times and keeping communication flowing when challenges arise. Your proactive approach will help resolve issues quickly and keep stakeholders informed every step of the way.
If you’re highly organised, great at building relationships and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a real impact in a critical area of our business.
You'll be based in Pride Park, Derby and will work Monday – Friday between the hours of 7am and 4pm.
HOW WE WORK
You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone who is responsive, adaptable, and highly organised, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
You’ll ideally have experience using Microsoft Excel, SAP, Ariba, and Power Apps, or be a quick learner who can pick up new systems with ease.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can deliver accurate, efficient results to meet strict service levels, you’ll be a great fit for this role.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
- Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our Academy
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Two paid volunteering days per year
LET’S GO
We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.