Planner in Leeds

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

We offer a salary from £27,789 - £34,392 per annum depending on experience, annual performance related bonus, structured development opportunities in line with the Planner progression plan, attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day! A great benefits package includes health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover, retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future, with a hybrid working arrangement in place, a mix of office and home working. We work 3 days in the office per week.

This is a permanent role, working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join the Central Control team in Yorkshire Water. You will play a key role in the coordination and management of work in line with service level targets, creating work plans (weekly, monthly, etc.) to achieve completion within set timeframe, in line with available resource.

As our Planner, you will be responsible for:

• The coordination and management of work in line with service level targets.
• Creating work plans (weekly, monthly, etc.) to achieve completion within set timeframe in line with available resource.
• Pre-planning work schedules to achieve an optimum balance between field resource productivity and adherence to service level targets.
• Planning and preparing work activities coordinating resources, equipment, materials to deliver a right first time experience for our customers.
• Planning preventative planned maintenance, complex planning (as defined by Engineering), reactive and predictive workload.
• Using Yorkshire Water’s IT systems to prepare work plans to be handed over to a Scheduler in line with service level targets.
• Engaging with field management to ascertain individual needs and priorities when constructing plans.
• Working with the Demand and Capacity team to review frequencies and workload of work orders to ensure smooth profiling throughout the year.
• Collaborating with Field Performance Managers, Technical Planners, Foxbridge Logistics and Schedulers to ensure achievable and logical plans to meet work completion and productivity targets.

What skills and qualifications you will need:

• Develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships with a range of key stakeholders.
• Effectively problem solve under pressure and find innovative ways to overcome complex business challenges.
• Strong IT skills as you will be using a range of IT systems.
• Able to influence and negotiate.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail to ensure right first time performance.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience in the use of IT packages to plan large volumes of work (SAP understanding), although full training will be provided.
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors would be beneficial for the role.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life.

If you’ve got experience in planning/scheduling and excellent organisational skills and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process and submit an up to date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date: 19th January, 2026.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.