Resource & Scheduling Planner - 12 month fixed term contract - Frome

Are you a strong multi-tasker who enjoys working with a busy team? Why not consider applying to be a Planner in our Resource & Scheduling team? We are offering a 12 month fixed term contract to support with maternity cover.

As the Resource & Scheduling Planner you will be part of a busy team and have responsibility for day to day scheduling of resource on our electronic planning system, DRS, for repairs & maintenance operatives. You will be an expert in your area whilst having transferrable working knowledge to other areas within the team to create flexibility and always maintain a high level of service. You’ll work jointly with Contracts Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders to ensure all operational resources are used in the most flexible and efficient way to maximise productivity.

We’re looking for someone who has a positive approach, alongside being dynamic and enthusiastic. Having previous experience in planning/diary management will be a great advantage. You’ll be confident working collaboratively as part of a team, whilst also happy to work on your own initiative. You’ll have experience in prioritising workloads, supporting large teams and will remain calm in a pressurised environment. Being customer focussed, professional and with the ability to listen and communicate clearly will be some of your key strengths. If you believe you are resilient and versatile and suit working in a changing environment, this role could be for you. You’ll be happy to work at pace and virtually from home. You may be required to travel across our operating region for meetings and training from time to time and some induction training may be carried out in our offices. Our local offices are Frome in Somerset and Devizes in Wiltshire.

We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

• Flexible working – whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business’ needs
• A focus on colleague wellbeing – workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
• We invest in colleagues’ careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
• Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
• Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
• Enhanced leave
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives

To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you’d be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement. We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & its subsidiary brands.