Engineering Planner

Do you have planning/scheduling experience within a Engineering, Manufacturing, Production environment?

DS Smith are currently looking for an Engineering Planner

The Engineering Planner manages work schedules, resources, and timelines to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective completion. Supporting the Engineering Manager and Engineering Supervisor to validate work completion to the required standard.

Role: Engineering Planner

Location: South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3PH

Salary: 50k

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm (Flexible with shift pattern)

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling & Planning: Create, maintain, and update detailed work schedules and programmes, including resource loading.
• Resource Allocation: Identify and manage the allocation of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Progress Tracking: Meticulously track work progress, identifying discrepancies between planned and actual work.
• Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with operational activities.
• Reporting & Communication: Produce progress reports and communicate with stakeholders regarding progress, delays, and necessary adjustments.
• Contractor Management: Work closely with contractors to ensure delivery in line with business requirements.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an Engineering environment, with a focus on works planning activities.
• Strong analytical abilities to assess project data, analyse delay impacts, and optimise works schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Experience of working with SAP or a similar system would be desirable, but appropriate training will be provided.

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Paid holiday
• Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.