Planner - Kidlington, Oxfordshire at Thames Water

Position Planner - Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Posted 06 Jun 2026
Expired 06 Jul 2026
Company Thames Water
Location Kidlington | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Planner - Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1QTContract: PermanentSalary: This role will be paid up to 29,000 per annum, depending on skills and experienceThis is a busy and hands-on role where you will play an important part in keeping field operations running smoothly and ensuring customers receive the best possible service. Youll be at the centre of activity, planning workloads, solving problems in real time, and supporting teams on the ground to deliver essential water services.
Please note this is fixed-term/secondment contract for 10-12 months.
What youll be doing as a Planner
  • Planning and scheduling both planned and reactive work for field engineers
  • Coordinating closely with local authority permitting teams to ensure work is compliant
  • Keeping customers updated throughout their journey and managing expectations
  • Monitoring field activity and progress throughout the day, adjusting plans where needed
  • Managing emergency work allocations and ensuring all related updates and systems are completed
  • Communicating changes to field supervisors and supporting smooth day-to-day operations
Base location: Kidlington OX5 1QT
Working hours:36 hours per week, 8 am to 4 pm, hybrid working
What you should bring to the role
  • Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry skills
  • Previous experience in an office or administrative environment
  • Customer service experience with good communication skills
  • Confident using IT systems and able to learn new tools quickly
  • A team-focused approach with a willingness to support others
  • Understanding of the Clean Water network would be beneficial but not essential
Whats in it for you
  • This role will be paid up to 29,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
  • 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your familys health and wellbeing, and your finances from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
  • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
Find out more about ourbenefits and perks(Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
Who are we?
Were the UKs largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. Its a big job, and weve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about ourpurpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, youll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If youre looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of peoples lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, well be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.Why choose us?Learn more.
Were committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout therecruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether thats extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know.Werehere tohelp and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, youll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. Its also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job Info:

  • Company: Thames Water
  • Position: Planner - Kidlington, Oxfordshire
  • Work Location: Kidlington
  • Country: GB

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