An opportunity exists for the role of Cycle Planner within the Work Management Group at Heysham 1 Power Station. This key position will support the Management of Work process with the production of workweek plans that deliver high levels of Nuclear Safety by maximising the plant availability. There is one permanent and one 12-month secondment position available. The Opportunity The Cycle Planner holds a key role within the Work Management department in ensuring that workweek plans effectively support Site Licence Conditions, Statutory Regulations and the focus areas of Equipment Reliability, Operational Focus and Fire Safety. Principal Accountabilities To act as a Professional at all times and have a Nuclear Safety focus in all activities and responsibilities undertaken. Produce plans that ensure Site Licence Conditions, Statutory Regulatory and Compliance requirements are fulfilled and not compromised. Utilise System Aligned Work Windows (SAWW) to plan routines and emergent work, to ensure that Nuclear and Operational Risk is minimised. Plan activities to support the focus areas of Equipment Reliability, Operational Focus and Fire Safety. Produce and manage operational risk neutral workweek plans, using appropriate software tools. Continuously challenging station Work Management standards by demonstrating a ‘can-do’ attitude to drive improvements in defect management. Provide appropriate support to ensure delivery of Work Management Department and Station Business Plan objectives. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with relevant stakeholders to promote engagement with the plan. Pay, Benefits And Culture Alongside a starting salary between £38,219 - £53,905 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal. What You'll Be Doing We are looking for people with excellent communication skills who are able to operate as part of a team in order to collaborate and influence. Ideally, the applicant will have a good broad knowledge of nuclear power plant or have an industrial background with experience in a maintenance or operations environment. Who You Are Ideally, the applicant will have experience in basic planning principles including common planning software and tools including Microsoft Project and Asset Management Suite (AMS). As a minimum, entrants will be educated to GCSE/National Qualification standards (or equivalent) Candidates with these qualifications that include “C” and above grade passes in English and Mathematics will have an advantage. A recognised apprenticeship would be an advantage. Closing date for applications: Wednesday February 5th Interviews to be held week commencing Monday February 24th Applicants will be required to obtain CTC level vetting prior to taking up their duties. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together. DestinationNuclear EDFNuclearJobs