Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Duties & Responsibilities The position is responsible for the effective execution of maintenance work control processes. The planner / scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling of resources to conduct maintenance activities which result in minimum downtime and maximum productivity to achieve completion on time and to budget. To fulfil these responsibilities the planner / scheduler is empowered to manage work priority, develop job plans and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective and efficient work plan. To effect the above the planner / scheduler has the following responsibilities: Review all planned work requests for validity and accuracy of information and engage the appropriate resources to set a preliminary priority (Note: emergency work orders are not processed by the Scheduler). Approach all aspects of the work being performed with safety as the highest priority. Manage the status of work control and backlogs for work order submission to work order completion. Work with Delivery Team leads and Supervisors to determine resource availability and work to level the workforce. Develops a preliminary workforce schedule by lead craft ensuring all skill requirements and resource availability are met. Actively participate in scheduling meetings with Maintenance Teams to finalise priority of work orders. Finalise the Delivery Team resource schedule based on agreed plan with Maintenance Teams. Communicate schedule of resources to all interested parties. Produces GTG (Good To Go) & 12 week look ahead for all maintenance works. Continuously improve the planning and scheduling by receiving feedback from Maintenance Delivery Teams. Keep accurate metrics on the performance of planning and scheduling functions and provide timely reports to senior Management. Delivering results and meeting customer expectations Focuses on customer need and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality, monitors and maintains quality and productivity, works in a systematic, and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals, having good commercial awareness Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; adapts to the team and builds team spirit; listens, consults others and communicates proactively; supports and cares for others; develops and openly communicates self-insight such as awareness of own strengths and weaknesses Establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization; relates well to all people at all levels; uses humour appropriately to enhance relationships with others Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones. Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes; Adapts to changing circumstances; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows respect towards cultural and religious differences. Qualifications & Experience Indentured Apprentice Experience in the Petrochemical / Power industry CMMS and P6 MS Office PREFERABLE: ONC Engineering or equivalent. IOSH Managing Safety If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact .
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Duties & Responsibilities The position is responsible for the effective execution of maintenance work control processes. The planner / scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling of resources to conduct maintenance activities which result in minimum downtime and maximum productivity to achieve completion on time and to budget. To fulfil these responsibilities the planner / scheduler is empowered to manage work priority, develop job plans and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective and efficient work plan. To effect the above the planner / scheduler has the following responsibilities: Review all planned work requests for validity and accuracy of information and engage the appropriate resources to set a preliminary priority (Note: emergency work orders are not processed by the Scheduler). Approach all aspects of the work being performed with safety as the highest priority. Manage the status of work control and backlogs for work order submission to work order completion. Work with Delivery Team leads and Supervisors to determine resource availability and work to level the workforce. Develops a preliminary workforce schedule by lead craft ensuring all skill requirements and resource availability are met. Actively participate in scheduling meetings with Maintenance Teams to finalise priority of work orders. Finalise the Delivery Team resource schedule based on agreed plan with Maintenance Teams. Communicate schedule of resources to all interested parties. Produces GTG (Good To Go) & 12 week look ahead for all maintenance works. Continuously improve the planning and scheduling by receiving feedback from Maintenance Delivery Teams. Keep accurate metrics on the performance of planning and scheduling functions and provide timely reports to senior Management. Delivering results and meeting customer expectations Focuses on customer need and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality, monitors and maintains quality and productivity, works in a systematic, and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals, having good commercial awareness Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; adapts to the team and builds team spirit; listens, consults others and communicates proactively; supports and cares for others; develops and openly communicates self-insight such as awareness of own strengths and weaknesses Establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization; relates well to all people at all levels; uses humour appropriately to enhance relationships with others Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones. Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes; Adapts to changing circumstances; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows respect towards cultural and religious differences. Qualifications & Experience Indentured Apprentice Experience in the Petrochemical / Power industry CMMS and P6 MS Office PREFERABLE: ONC Engineering or equivalent. IOSH Managing Safety If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact .
A well-established pharmaceutical organisation is looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join their team on a permanent basis in Reading. The position is offering 2 days a week from home and a salary of up to £37,000. This position will monitor and coordinate the supply chain to manage demand, place accurate orders, optimize stock, and ensure timely, complete deliveries. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner include: Plan, coordinate, and monitor the entire supply chain, ensuring timely and complete delivery of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to both UK and international markets. Optimise SAP usage by maintaining and reviewing planning parameters, and negotiate inventory management parameters with suppliers, including safety stocks, order quantities, and lead times. Manage new product launches, packaging changes, and customer demands, ensuring clear communication of volumes and requirements across the business. Monitor performance levels, take corrective actions as needed, and communicate risks and opportunities to senior management. Generate KPI reports on supply chain metrics, analyze trends, identify operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Planner: Previous experience within supply chain Excellent spoken and written communication Ability to work under pressure in a progressive and changing environment Sound knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system Sund knowledge of Microsoft packages, specifically Excel Up to £37k This position offers two days a week working from home This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain planner, supply chain coordinator, supply chain specialist, supply planner, inventory planner, materials planner, materials coordinator, materials specialist, supply chain scheduler or operations planner
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
A well-established pharmaceutical organisation is looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join their team on a permanent basis in Reading. The position is offering 2 days a week from home and a salary of up to £37,000. This position will monitor and coordinate the supply chain to manage demand, place accurate orders, optimize stock, and ensure timely, complete deliveries. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner include: Plan, coordinate, and monitor the entire supply chain, ensuring timely and complete delivery of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to both UK and international markets. Optimise SAP usage by maintaining and reviewing planning parameters, and negotiate inventory management parameters with suppliers, including safety stocks, order quantities, and lead times. Manage new product launches, packaging changes, and customer demands, ensuring clear communication of volumes and requirements across the business. Monitor performance levels, take corrective actions as needed, and communicate risks and opportunities to senior management. Generate KPI reports on supply chain metrics, analyze trends, identify operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Planner: Previous experience within supply chain Excellent spoken and written communication Ability to work under pressure in a progressive and changing environment Sound knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system Sund knowledge of Microsoft packages, specifically Excel Up to £37k This position offers two days a week working from home This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain planner, supply chain coordinator, supply chain specialist, supply planner, inventory planner, materials planner, materials coordinator, materials specialist, supply chain scheduler or operations planner
Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a reliable and experienced Senior Planner / Scheduler to work for a company in Oxford. Role: Senior Planner / Scheduler Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 Per Annum Location: Oxford - Parking Available. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Key Responsibilities of the Senior Water Network Planner / Scheduler: Lead and oversee the day-to-day activities of the planning team, ensuring tasks are managed effectively and efficiently. Prioritise work based on customer impact, risk, asset condition, and operational urgency. Coordinate field crews, materials, permits, and traffic management requirements to enable smooth delivery. Work closely with Supervisors, Field Teams, and the wider Planning department to ensure jobs are understood, well planned, and completed on time. Monitor progress, adjust schedules, and resolve conflicts in real time. Analyse performance trends to identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce backlogs. Ensure all planning activity complies with regulatory, environmental, and health & safety standards. Provide leadership, support, and guidance to planners and schedulers within the team. About you: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers. Proven experience in planning or scheduling Strong understanding of emergency response planning. Exceptional organisational and problem solving abilities, with a talent for managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Confidence using planning and scheduling software such as Salesforce, Street Manager, Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions in fast moving situations. Leadership experience or the ability to mentor others-highly desirable. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a reliable and experienced Senior Planner / Scheduler to work for a company in Oxford. Role: Senior Planner / Scheduler Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 Per Annum Location: Oxford - Parking Available. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Key Responsibilities of the Senior Water Network Planner / Scheduler: Lead and oversee the day-to-day activities of the planning team, ensuring tasks are managed effectively and efficiently. Prioritise work based on customer impact, risk, asset condition, and operational urgency. Coordinate field crews, materials, permits, and traffic management requirements to enable smooth delivery. Work closely with Supervisors, Field Teams, and the wider Planning department to ensure jobs are understood, well planned, and completed on time. Monitor progress, adjust schedules, and resolve conflicts in real time. Analyse performance trends to identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce backlogs. Ensure all planning activity complies with regulatory, environmental, and health & safety standards. Provide leadership, support, and guidance to planners and schedulers within the team. About you: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers. Proven experience in planning or scheduling Strong understanding of emergency response planning. Exceptional organisational and problem solving abilities, with a talent for managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Confidence using planning and scheduling software such as Salesforce, Street Manager, Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions in fast moving situations. Leadership experience or the ability to mentor others-highly desirable. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Heavy Fleet Planner - Based near Whitwell Salary: £45,000-£55,000 + hybrid working + excellent benefits Heavy Fleet Planner role based near Whitwell with a well-established transport provider offering hybrid working, strong progression, autonomy and great work-life balance. Our client is a well-established and respected transport provider supporting major projects across the heavy plant, construction and heavy haulage sectors. With a friendly, collaborative team culture, they offer genuine career progression, modern systems and the chance to take full ownership of complex planning within a supportive environment. Key Benefits of the Heavy Fleet Planner £45,000-£55,000 basic salary Hybrid working: 2 days from home each week Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Standard company pension scheme Supportive team with clear opportunities for progression Autonomy over CAT 2 and CAT 3 planning About the Role As the Heavy Fleet Planner, you will efficiently schedule and coordinate heavy haulage movements across a varied fleet, ensuring safe and compliant delivery for construction and heavy plant projects. A typical day includes planning vehicle routes, liaising closely with drivers, maximising utilisation, generating backloads, and working alongside operations and commercial teams to ensure smooth, accurate job completion. You will also support customer projects and collaborate with routing specialists on more complex movements. About You To succeed as a Heavy Fleet Planner, you will bring strong communication skills, a solid understanding of heavy haulage, and the ability to manage multiple tasks calmly and efficiently. Experience with CAT 2 and CAT 3 movements is highly desirable, along with the confidence to make informed decisions and build positive working relationships with drivers and colleagues. CPC or relevant transport qualifications are beneficial but not essential. To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Heavy Haulage Transport Planner Abnormal Loads Planner Transport Scheduler Route Planning Specialist Heavy Logistics Planner Transport Coordinator Senior Transport Planner Heavy Haulage Coordinator Major Projects Transport Planner Fleet Routing Planner Next Steps If you are looking for a rewarding and progressive role as a Heavy Fleet Planner, we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Apply today to take the next step in your transport planning career.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Heavy Fleet Planner - Based near Whitwell Salary: £45,000-£55,000 + hybrid working + excellent benefits Heavy Fleet Planner role based near Whitwell with a well-established transport provider offering hybrid working, strong progression, autonomy and great work-life balance. Our client is a well-established and respected transport provider supporting major projects across the heavy plant, construction and heavy haulage sectors. With a friendly, collaborative team culture, they offer genuine career progression, modern systems and the chance to take full ownership of complex planning within a supportive environment. Key Benefits of the Heavy Fleet Planner £45,000-£55,000 basic salary Hybrid working: 2 days from home each week Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Standard company pension scheme Supportive team with clear opportunities for progression Autonomy over CAT 2 and CAT 3 planning About the Role As the Heavy Fleet Planner, you will efficiently schedule and coordinate heavy haulage movements across a varied fleet, ensuring safe and compliant delivery for construction and heavy plant projects. A typical day includes planning vehicle routes, liaising closely with drivers, maximising utilisation, generating backloads, and working alongside operations and commercial teams to ensure smooth, accurate job completion. You will also support customer projects and collaborate with routing specialists on more complex movements. About You To succeed as a Heavy Fleet Planner, you will bring strong communication skills, a solid understanding of heavy haulage, and the ability to manage multiple tasks calmly and efficiently. Experience with CAT 2 and CAT 3 movements is highly desirable, along with the confidence to make informed decisions and build positive working relationships with drivers and colleagues. CPC or relevant transport qualifications are beneficial but not essential. To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Heavy Haulage Transport Planner Abnormal Loads Planner Transport Scheduler Route Planning Specialist Heavy Logistics Planner Transport Coordinator Senior Transport Planner Heavy Haulage Coordinator Major Projects Transport Planner Fleet Routing Planner Next Steps If you are looking for a rewarding and progressive role as a Heavy Fleet Planner, we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Apply today to take the next step in your transport planning career.
