Salary from £33,020 + Up to 5% Bonus
Permanent, 40 Hours Per Week
Hybrid Working – Based at our offices in Doxford Park, Sunderland
Planning the work that keeps the network running
We are recruiting a Maintenance Planner to support the effective delivery of Network Maintenance activity at Northern Gas Networks (NGN). The role focuses on building and managing planning schedules that support productivity across the Network Maintenance teams.
You will play a key part in enabling the delivery of core workloads, including the Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP), Pressure Management fault activity, System Control faults and wider Capital Project work.
Working closely with fellow Planners, operational teams and key stakeholders, you will coordinate priorities, manage your workload effectively and balance short-term demands with longer-term planning requirements to meet both individual and team targets.
The role operates Monday to Friday, with core working hours between 07:00 and 19:00. Full training will be provided.
In this role you will
Develop and manage planning schedules across E&I, Mechanical and Pipeline activities (including Site Pride), with a clear understanding of workload scope and delivery requirements
Work with the Site Manager to identify and schedule appropriate manpower, materials, equipment and other resources
Ensure maintenance activities are planned safely, efficiently and cost?effectively
Support schedule execution by monitoring real?time progress, managing work orders and responding to issues to maintain productivity
Manage System Control/Dispatch faults in line with company SLAs, using MI reporting to identify priorities and areas of concern
Produce and present MI reports, contributing to regular meetings with Maintenance, System Control and Pressure Management teams
Raise work orders accurately, maintaining strong data integrity and understanding its impact on RRP
Apply and maintain Maintenance Strategies, including creation, amendment and deactivation where required
Support to the Maintenance Site Manager –
Support procurement activities, including raising POs, goods receipting and securing E&R resources for planned work
Arrange site access with third parties and plan non?work time activities such as training, testing and health assessments
Monitor and approve time?off requests, including annual leave, lieu time and standby rota
We are looking for
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across different disciplines and levels within NGN
Experience using SAP S/4HANA
A clear understanding of individual responsibilities, team objectives and priorities, with awareness of cost and performance impact
Previous experience using the MRS Scheduling Tool
An understanding of capital project planning, enabling effective coordination alongside operational maintenance activity
We encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline once we have received enough suitable candidates
Why join NGN?
Salary from £33,020 per annum
Annual bonus of up to 5%, recognising your contribution and performance
25 days of annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period
Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay
Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution, up to 10%
Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a Virtual GP service
Family-friendly policies, including up to 6 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months of full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more
About NGN
We deliver gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire, through a network of over 37,000km of underground pipes. Serving both major cities and rural communities, we are committed to safety, reliability, and innovation. Our values – Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, and Happy, shape everything we do. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively support initiatives alongside our Colleague Communities (LGBTQ/Women’s/Ethnic Minority/Parents & Carers/DisABILITY) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.
Next Steps – Simply click ‘Apply’ and upload your CV, making sure to highlight how your skills and experience align with the role. We aim to contact all applicants within one week of the closing date, with interviews expected to take place end of May. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at