Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to £30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to £30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to £30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to £30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Role: Production Planner Salary/Rate: £25-31.79 per hr inside IR35 Location: Reading 5x pw Contract Duration: until 31/12/27 We are currently looking for a Production Planner for our government client. This Production Planner role is full time on site in Reading, 5 days per week. There is no further flexibility with expected time on site, or the office location. The contract for this Production Planner position is until 31/12/27, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Developed Vetting ("DV Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential Skills / Experience required: Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing or precision engineering Engineering background (Precision Engineering/Mechanical or Manufacturing) with a strong understanding of machining processes , manufacturing routes, and shop floor operations. Experience managing material availability , supplier deliveries, purchase orders, and production schedules , with the ability to reforecast plans in response to supply chain Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across supply chain, operations, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customer-facing functions. Good computer literacy and planning /reporting skills, with experience tracking production performance, analysing forecasts, and delivering accurate updates to internal and external stakeholders. Desirable Skills Experience in SAP and ERP systems Role / Responsibilities: Provide Production Planning services, encompassing Manufacturing and Science demand across Operational Delivery Units. Support the maintenance of the Master Production Schedule/supplementary schedule and ensure forecast dates are accurate. To detail plan methods of manufacture in response to tasking requirements with full regard to time, cost and quality. Ensure local MRP system is updated and accurate. Demonstrate and use 'Lean Planning' techniques and 'Production Control' processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas. Proactively tackles blocks and barriers to progress. Attend Visual Management board meetings ensuring all actions are being addressed. Liaises with Delivery Units for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted demands and plans. Support the creation and maintenance of Basis of Estimate with Production costs and schedules. Ensure all planned requirements are aligned within the Master Production Schedule/Supplementary Schedule and loaded into the local MRP system. Liaises with other functions within the technology centres for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted production demands and plans. Updating and reporting on Key Performance indicators as required. Adopt a 'See It, Own It, Solve It' mind-set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems. If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Production Planner, Planner, Engineering, Manufacturing, Machining, Cleared To A High Government Standard, DV Cleared, DV Clearance, DV Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, DV Strap, Active DV, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Role: Production Planner Salary/Rate: £25-31.79 per hr inside IR35 Location: Reading 5x pw Contract Duration: until 31/12/27 We are currently looking for a Production Planner for our government client. This Production Planner role is full time on site in Reading, 5 days per week. There is no further flexibility with expected time on site, or the office location. The contract for this Production Planner position is until 31/12/27, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Developed Vetting ("DV Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential Skills / Experience required: Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing or precision engineering Engineering background (Precision Engineering/Mechanical or Manufacturing) with a strong understanding of machining processes , manufacturing routes, and shop floor operations. Experience managing material availability , supplier deliveries, purchase orders, and production schedules , with the ability to reforecast plans in response to supply chain Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across supply chain, operations, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customer-facing functions. Good computer literacy and planning /reporting skills, with experience tracking production performance, analysing forecasts, and delivering accurate updates to internal and external stakeholders. Desirable Skills Experience in SAP and ERP systems Role / Responsibilities: Provide Production Planning services, encompassing Manufacturing and Science demand across Operational Delivery Units. Support the maintenance of the Master Production Schedule/supplementary schedule and ensure forecast dates are accurate. To detail plan methods of manufacture in response to tasking requirements with full regard to time, cost and quality. Ensure local MRP system is updated and accurate. Demonstrate and use 'Lean Planning' techniques and 'Production Control' processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas. Proactively tackles blocks and barriers to progress. Attend Visual Management board meetings ensuring all actions are being addressed. Liaises with Delivery Units for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted demands and plans. Support the creation and maintenance of Basis of Estimate with Production costs and schedules. Ensure all planned requirements are aligned within the Master Production Schedule/Supplementary Schedule and loaded into the local MRP system. Liaises with other functions within the technology centres for clarification and coordination of balanced and de-conflicted production demands and plans. Updating and reporting on Key Performance indicators as required. Adopt a 'See It, Own It, Solve It' mind-set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems. If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Production Planner, Planner, Engineering, Manufacturing, Machining, Cleared To A High Government Standard, DV Cleared, DV Clearance, DV Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, DV Strap, Active DV, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Overview Due to the continued expansion of our award-winning IT infrastructure design and build business, we have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Co-Ordinator and planner. Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of clients globally. We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. The Role The successful candidate will be a valued member of our Enterprise Services Department. We are currently looking to grow our business and this role is a key part to this vision. This role is to provide the business with co-ordination of resource and materials including client reports and day-to-day support to the project teams and other company departments where required, ensuring all tasks are carried out to the highest level of accuracy without delay. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Assist with logistics including; agendas, actions and general administrative support for key business meetings on a weekly and monthly basis. Co-ordinate and enable communication between all teams involved in project delivery. Regular liaison with the Health & Safety department to ensure high standards are met and project folders are updated. Manage, maintain and monitor key administrative processes such as; organisation charts, cost tracking, project team training schedule, all staff and management distribution lists. Attend strategy and client meetings, take and distribute minutes and follow up action points with relevant team members. Collating data to produce reports using MS Office suite. To support the team to maintain accurate, timely and legible records To answer/deal with queries, both face-to-face and via the telephone in an appropriate and timely manner. To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures. Support Operations Directors in all aspects of required work. Personal Specification Technical Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in a Project Co-ordinator role, preferably in the construction industry. Technical / engineering knowledge would be an advantage. Ability to manage a heavy workload and conflicting demands, whilst consistently producing high-quality work to tight deadlines. Experience of liaising with colleagues from operational staff to Senior Director level, and the ability to manage upwards. First class communication skills, personal confidence and the ability to influence others. Intermediate to advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Accurate data entry processing experience. Attention to detail. Planning and Organising: Ability to organise own workload. Ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines. Able to maintain accurate and timely records as required by the role. Ability to identify and can solve everyday job-based problems in liaison with the relevant Project Manager. Woking with People: Able to establish a rapport with service users as necessary e.g. clients, members of the public, other contractors etc. Understands how to encourage and influence people to get the best from them. Understands the needs of others and able to respond accordingly. Communication: Able to communicate factual information politely and courteously. Has everyday spoken skills e.g. telephone and face-to-face conversations. Has advanced written and numeric skills appropriate to the job. Able to listen, observe and report information to Manager.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Overview Due to the continued expansion of our award-winning IT infrastructure design and build business, we have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Co-Ordinator and planner. Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of clients globally. We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. The Role The successful candidate will be a valued member of our Enterprise Services Department. We are currently looking to grow our business and this role is a key part to this vision. This role is to provide the business with co-ordination of resource and materials including client reports and day-to-day support to the project teams and other company departments where required, ensuring all tasks are carried out to the highest level of accuracy without delay. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Assist with logistics including; agendas, actions and general administrative support for key business meetings on a weekly and monthly basis. Co-ordinate and enable communication between all teams involved in project delivery. Regular liaison with the Health & Safety department to ensure high standards are met and project folders are updated. Manage, maintain and monitor key administrative processes such as; organisation charts, cost tracking, project team training schedule, all staff and management distribution lists. Attend strategy and client meetings, take and distribute minutes and follow up action points with relevant team members. Collating data to produce reports using MS Office suite. To support the team to maintain accurate, timely and legible records To answer/deal with queries, both face-to-face and via the telephone in an appropriate and timely manner. To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures. Support Operations Directors in all aspects of required work. Personal Specification Technical Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in a Project Co-ordinator role, preferably in the construction industry. Technical / engineering knowledge would be an advantage. Ability to manage a heavy workload and conflicting demands, whilst consistently producing high-quality work to tight deadlines. Experience of liaising with colleagues from operational staff to Senior Director level, and the ability to manage upwards. First class communication skills, personal confidence and the ability to influence others. Intermediate to advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Accurate data entry processing experience. Attention to detail. Planning and Organising: Ability to organise own workload. Ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines. Able to maintain accurate and timely records as required by the role. Ability to identify and can solve everyday job-based problems in liaison with the relevant Project Manager. Woking with People: Able to establish a rapport with service users as necessary e.g. clients, members of the public, other contractors etc. Understands how to encourage and influence people to get the best from them. Understands the needs of others and able to respond accordingly. Communication: Able to communicate factual information politely and courteously. Has everyday spoken skills e.g. telephone and face-to-face conversations. Has advanced written and numeric skills appropriate to the job. Able to listen, observe and report information to Manager.
Casanovas Recruitment Solutions
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Transport Planner Location: Bury St Edmunds Hours: Full time, 45 hours per week Contract: Permanent The Role We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy transport and logistics operation. This is a hands-on role responsible for planning and coordinating daily deliveries through a network of approved subcontracted transport providers. Working closely with customers, warehouse teams, sales colleagues and transport providers, you will ensure deliveries are planned efficiently, customer requirements are met and any operational issues are resolved quickly. This is an ideal opportunity for an organised and commercially aware transport professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change throughout the day. Key Responsibilities Plan and optimise daily delivery schedules to ensure efficient and cost-effective transport operations. Allocate work across a network of subcontracted transport providers. Maximise vehicle utilisation while maintaining excellent customer service levels. Monitor deliveries and respond quickly to delays, changes and customer requirements. Re-plan routes and deliveries where necessary to minimise disruption. Liaise with subcontracted hauliers regarding daily deliveries and collections. Clearly communicate delivery instructions, customer requirements and site restrictions. Monitor carrier performance and escalate issues where appropriate. Provide customers with delivery updates and manage transport enquiries. Work closely with Sales and Warehouse teams to coordinate deliveries and loading requirements. Ensure transport documentation is completed accurately. Manage Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation and investigate outstanding queries. Maintain accurate transport records, planning systems and operational documentation. Produce reports and operational information as required. Identify opportunities to improve transport efficiency, processes and customer service. About You We are looking for someone with: Previous experience as a Transport Planner or Logistics Planner. Experience working with subcontracted carriers or third-party transport providers. Strong route planning and scheduling experience. Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS) or route planning software. Experience working in a fast-paced transport or logistics environment. Experience managing Proof of Delivery (POD) processes. Good geographical knowledge. Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritise competing demands and make confident decisions under pressure. Good commercial awareness, with the ability to balance customer service and transport costs. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Competence using Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Experience It would be advantageous if you have experience within: Construction materials Manufacturing Industrial distribution Integrated transport planning systems Transport performance reporting and KPIs Knowledge of transport legislation and compliance would also be beneficial. What We're Looking For You will be a highly organised and methodical individual who remains calm under pressure and takes a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will need to be confident communicating with customers, subcontractors and colleagues, while being comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team. Flexibility is important, as the role will involve responding to changing operational requirements and customer demands. If you're an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Transport Planner Location: Bury St Edmunds Hours: Full time, 45 hours per week Contract: Permanent The Role We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy transport and logistics operation. This is a hands-on role responsible for planning and coordinating daily deliveries through a network of approved subcontracted transport providers. Working closely with customers, warehouse teams, sales colleagues and transport providers, you will ensure deliveries are planned efficiently, customer requirements are met and any operational issues are resolved quickly. This is an ideal opportunity for an organised and commercially aware transport professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change throughout the day. Key Responsibilities Plan and optimise daily delivery schedules to ensure efficient and cost-effective transport operations. Allocate work across a network of subcontracted transport providers. Maximise vehicle utilisation while maintaining excellent customer service levels. Monitor deliveries and respond quickly to delays, changes and customer requirements. Re-plan routes and deliveries where necessary to minimise disruption. Liaise with subcontracted hauliers regarding daily deliveries and collections. Clearly communicate delivery instructions, customer requirements and site restrictions. Monitor carrier performance and escalate issues where appropriate. Provide customers with delivery updates and manage transport enquiries. Work closely with Sales and Warehouse teams to coordinate deliveries and loading requirements. Ensure transport documentation is completed accurately. Manage Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation and investigate outstanding queries. Maintain accurate transport records, planning systems and operational documentation. Produce reports and operational information as required. Identify opportunities to improve transport efficiency, processes and customer service. About You We are looking for someone with: Previous experience as a Transport Planner or Logistics Planner. Experience working with subcontracted carriers or third-party transport providers. Strong route planning and scheduling experience. Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS) or route planning software. Experience working in a fast-paced transport or logistics environment. Experience managing Proof of Delivery (POD) processes. Good geographical knowledge. Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritise competing demands and make confident decisions under pressure. Good commercial awareness, with the ability to balance customer service and transport costs. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Competence using Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Experience It would be advantageous if you have experience within: Construction materials Manufacturing Industrial distribution Integrated transport planning systems Transport performance reporting and KPIs Knowledge of transport legislation and compliance would also be beneficial. What We're Looking For You will be a highly organised and methodical individual who remains calm under pressure and takes a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will need to be confident communicating with customers, subcontractors and colleagues, while being comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team. Flexibility is important, as the role will involve responding to changing operational requirements and customer demands. If you're an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Title: PMO Analyst/Planner Location: Warwick (Hybrid, with ad-hoc national travel) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: 425 (Umbrella) Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a PMO Analyst/Planner? Join our dynamic PMO team and play a vital role in supporting a large-scale, multi-site infrastructure programme! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for data-driven decision-making, this is the opportunity for you! What You Will Be Doing : Collaborate with PMO colleagues to manage complex programme trackers, covering site delivery and milestone tracking. Maintain an accurate view of site scope across multiple locations, rigorously tracking changes in implementation dates and document milestones. Utilise established change controls to manage high volumes of scope and schedule changes effectively. Review and challenge supplier programme plans using MS Project, extracting key milestones for insightful reporting. Track delivery performance against set milestones, highlighting any variances to stakeholders. Support the creation of governance outputs, including SteerCo packs and programme review materials. Coordinate efforts between PMO, delivery teams, and suppliers to ensure top-notch data quality and reporting consistency. Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, data flows, and tracker usability. Develop and maintain programme-level reporting using advanced Excel models. What We're Looking For : Essential Skills: Advanced Excel skills, including experience building structured models and working with large datasets. Proven experience managing complex programme trackers and delivering insightful programme-level reporting. Strong analytical skills that allow you to present concise insights to senior stakeholders. Working knowledge of MS Project, capable of reviewing and challenging supplier plans. Experience navigating frequent changes in a fast-paced environment while maintaining data integrity. Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Desirable Skills : Background in large-scale or multi-site infrastructure programmes. Familiarity with PMO governance and reporting frameworks. Experience with SharePoint, particularly in data and document structuring. Knowledge of Power BI or other dashboarding tools. What Kind of Person Succeeds in This Role : Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effortlessly. Confident in constructively challenging data, plans, and assumptions. Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues and implements practical solutions. Clear communicator who can simplify complex data for diverse audiences. Takes pride in accuracy and understands the importance of details. Comfortable working with a range of stakeholders while maintaining a professional demeanour. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure programme, we want to hear from you! Bring your skills and enthusiasm to our client's PMO team and help drive successful programme delivery! Apply Now! Join us in making a difference and shaping the future of infrastructure projects. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career as a PMO Analyst! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details in file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: PMO Analyst/Planner Location: Warwick (Hybrid, with ad-hoc national travel) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: 425 (Umbrella) Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a PMO Analyst/Planner? Join our dynamic PMO team and play a vital role in supporting a large-scale, multi-site infrastructure programme! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for data-driven decision-making, this is the opportunity for you! What You Will Be Doing : Collaborate with PMO colleagues to manage complex programme trackers, covering site delivery and milestone tracking. Maintain an accurate view of site scope across multiple locations, rigorously tracking changes in implementation dates and document milestones. Utilise established change controls to manage high volumes of scope and schedule changes effectively. Review and challenge supplier programme plans using MS Project, extracting key milestones for insightful reporting. Track delivery performance against set milestones, highlighting any variances to stakeholders. Support the creation of governance outputs, including SteerCo packs and programme review materials. Coordinate efforts between PMO, delivery teams, and suppliers to ensure top-notch data quality and reporting consistency. Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, data flows, and tracker usability. Develop and maintain programme-level reporting using advanced Excel models. What We're Looking For : Essential Skills: Advanced Excel skills, including experience building structured models and working with large datasets. Proven experience managing complex programme trackers and delivering insightful programme-level reporting. Strong analytical skills that allow you to present concise insights to senior stakeholders. Working knowledge of MS Project, capable of reviewing and challenging supplier plans. Experience navigating frequent changes in a fast-paced environment while maintaining data integrity. Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Desirable Skills : Background in large-scale or multi-site infrastructure programmes. Familiarity with PMO governance and reporting frameworks. Experience with SharePoint, particularly in data and document structuring. Knowledge of Power BI or other dashboarding tools. What Kind of Person Succeeds in This Role : Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effortlessly. Confident in constructively challenging data, plans, and assumptions. Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues and implements practical solutions. Clear communicator who can simplify complex data for diverse audiences. Takes pride in accuracy and understands the importance of details. Comfortable working with a range of stakeholders while maintaining a professional demeanour. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure programme, we want to hear from you! Bring your skills and enthusiasm to our client's PMO team and help drive successful programme delivery! Apply Now! Join us in making a difference and shaping the future of infrastructure projects. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career as a PMO Analyst! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details in file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Pertemps Black Country Perms
Moxley, West Midlands
Location: Wednesbury Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive and organised Production Planner to join their busy manufacturing team in Wednesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both planning and coordinating production from the office while also being actively involved on the shop floor to ensure production runs efficiently. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with production teams to meet customer deadlines. Key Responsibilities Plan, organise, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules. Coordinate workloads across multiple machines and production areas to maximise efficiency. Monitor production progress and make adjustments to schedules where required. Liaise with production staff, supervisors, and management to ensure work is completed on time. Spend time on the shop floor monitoring workflow, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting production operations. Ensure materials, equipment, and labour are available to meet production demands. Assist with prioritising urgent orders and responding to changes in customer requirements. Help identify and implement improvements to production planning and manufacturing processes. Maintain accurate production records and update planning systems as required. Support a safe, organised, and efficient working environment. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience in a production planning, manufacturing, or scheduling role. Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Confident using Microsoft Office and production planning systems. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate effectively with both office staff and shop floor teams. Comfortable working in a role that combines office-based planning with hands-on involvement in production. Flexible, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a growing company, offering the chance to develop your skills and progress into a permanent role for the right candidate.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Location: Wednesbury Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive and organised Production Planner to join their busy manufacturing team in Wednesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both planning and coordinating production from the office while also being actively involved on the shop floor to ensure production runs efficiently. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with production teams to meet customer deadlines. Key Responsibilities Plan, organise, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules. Coordinate workloads across multiple machines and production areas to maximise efficiency. Monitor production progress and make adjustments to schedules where required. Liaise with production staff, supervisors, and management to ensure work is completed on time. Spend time on the shop floor monitoring workflow, identifying bottlenecks, and supporting production operations. Ensure materials, equipment, and labour are available to meet production demands. Assist with prioritising urgent orders and responding to changes in customer requirements. Help identify and implement improvements to production planning and manufacturing processes. Maintain accurate production records and update planning systems as required. Support a safe, organised, and efficient working environment. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience in a production planning, manufacturing, or scheduling role. Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Confident using Microsoft Office and production planning systems. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate effectively with both office staff and shop floor teams. Comfortable working in a role that combines office-based planning with hands-on involvement in production. Flexible, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a growing company, offering the chance to develop your skills and progress into a permanent role for the right candidate.
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to 30,000 + Bonus Monday to Friday Permanent 13.30pm friday finish Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to 30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. 1.130pm friday finish Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to 30,000 + Bonus Monday to Friday Permanent 13.30pm friday finish Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to 30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. 1.130pm friday finish Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Planner - Social Housing (Drainage & Groundworks) Based in Essex Permanent 30,000 - 35,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced and organised Planner to join our growing team within the social housing sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating drainage and groundwork maintenance and repair works, ensuring operatives are scheduled efficiently while delivering an excellent service to clients and residents. This role requires someone with previous planning or scheduling experience within social housing and a strong understanding of drainage and groundwork operations. You will play a key role in ensuring works are completed within agreed service level agreements (SLAs), maximising productivity and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and reactive drainage and groundwork works. Allocate jobs to engineers and operatives based on skill set, location, availability, and priority. Monitor workloads and adjust schedules to meet client KPIs and contractual SLAs. Liaise with site supervisors, contract managers, residents, and clients to ensure effective communication throughout each job. Respond to emergency and urgent repair requests, reprioritising workloads where required. Track job progress and update scheduling systems with accurate information. Coordinate follow-on works, materials, and specialist subcontractors where necessary. Ensure operatives have the required information, access arrangements, and documentation before attending appointments. Minimise downtime and travel by optimising routes and workloads. Produce reports relating to completed works, outstanding jobs, and performance metrics. Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies within planning and scheduling processes. Maintain excellent customer service standards when dealing with residents and stakeholders. Essential Requirements Previous experience as a Planner, Scheduler, or Works Coordinator within the social housing sector. Proven knowledge of drainage and groundwork repairs and maintenance. Experience planning reactive maintenance and responsive repair works. Strong understanding of scheduling systems and workforce planning. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, residents, and operational teams. Competent using Microsoft Office and scheduling software. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy. Desirable Skills Experience working on social housing maintenance contracts. Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates. Experience using systems such as DRS, Opti-Time, Job Manager, Totalmobile, or similar workforce management software. Understanding of health and safety requirements within construction and maintenance environments.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Planner - Social Housing (Drainage & Groundworks) Based in Essex Permanent 30,000 - 35,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced and organised Planner to join our growing team within the social housing sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating drainage and groundwork maintenance and repair works, ensuring operatives are scheduled efficiently while delivering an excellent service to clients and residents. This role requires someone with previous planning or scheduling experience within social housing and a strong understanding of drainage and groundwork operations. You will play a key role in ensuring works are completed within agreed service level agreements (SLAs), maximising productivity and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and reactive drainage and groundwork works. Allocate jobs to engineers and operatives based on skill set, location, availability, and priority. Monitor workloads and adjust schedules to meet client KPIs and contractual SLAs. Liaise with site supervisors, contract managers, residents, and clients to ensure effective communication throughout each job. Respond to emergency and urgent repair requests, reprioritising workloads where required. Track job progress and update scheduling systems with accurate information. Coordinate follow-on works, materials, and specialist subcontractors where necessary. Ensure operatives have the required information, access arrangements, and documentation before attending appointments. Minimise downtime and travel by optimising routes and workloads. Produce reports relating to completed works, outstanding jobs, and performance metrics. Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies within planning and scheduling processes. Maintain excellent customer service standards when dealing with residents and stakeholders. Essential Requirements Previous experience as a Planner, Scheduler, or Works Coordinator within the social housing sector. Proven knowledge of drainage and groundwork repairs and maintenance. Experience planning reactive maintenance and responsive repair works. Strong understanding of scheduling systems and workforce planning. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, residents, and operational teams. Competent using Microsoft Office and scheduling software. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy. Desirable Skills Experience working on social housing maintenance contracts. Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates. Experience using systems such as DRS, Opti-Time, Job Manager, Totalmobile, or similar workforce management software. Understanding of health and safety requirements within construction and maintenance environments.
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to £30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business click apply for full job details
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to £30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business click apply for full job details
Do you have experience in a planning/scheduling capacity? Do you consider yourself to be highly IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Corby? Tatas Corby works are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to assist an established team with material and production planning, liaison with internal stakeholders and maintaining an accurate database. The successful applicant will be an individual with strong IT literacy, a proactive nature and previous experience working with stakeholders of all levels. Role - Supply Chain Planner Pay - 28,000- 33,000 per annum (based upon experience) Hourly this is 14.75 - 17.39ph Location- Tata Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA 100% office based with the view (after training) to offer X2 days remote working Shift pattern- Mon-Fri 07:30-15:30, 36.5 hours per week (breaks unpaid) Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent role Start - ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test Responsibilities: Pre plan shipments (where possible) referencing the Master Production schedule Liaising with the production teams to ensure effective delivery of production Monitoring agreed costs against supplier invoices Using the planning tools and software systems accurately Closely working with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service standards Identifying failure against plan and deliveries and recommending resolutions accordingly Identifying potential peaks in customer demand and proposing corrective actions accordingly Supporting the Customer Service and Commercial team functions to ensure product availability and delivery Providing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested on customer and trend analysis Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables Adhering to UK Health and Safety Legislation at all times Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department Experience needed: Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Scheduler role Capacity to operate with minimal supervision Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel Experience with in house IT systems Confident telephone manner Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Previous experience using SAP (desirable) Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
Do you have experience in a planning/scheduling capacity? Do you consider yourself to be highly IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Corby? Tatas Corby works are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to assist an established team with material and production planning, liaison with internal stakeholders and maintaining an accurate database. The successful applicant will be an individual with strong IT literacy, a proactive nature and previous experience working with stakeholders of all levels. Role - Supply Chain Planner Pay - 28,000- 33,000 per annum (based upon experience) Hourly this is 14.75 - 17.39ph Location- Tata Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA 100% office based with the view (after training) to offer X2 days remote working Shift pattern- Mon-Fri 07:30-15:30, 36.5 hours per week (breaks unpaid) Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent role Start - ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test Responsibilities: Pre plan shipments (where possible) referencing the Master Production schedule Liaising with the production teams to ensure effective delivery of production Monitoring agreed costs against supplier invoices Using the planning tools and software systems accurately Closely working with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service standards Identifying failure against plan and deliveries and recommending resolutions accordingly Identifying potential peaks in customer demand and proposing corrective actions accordingly Supporting the Customer Service and Commercial team functions to ensure product availability and delivery Providing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested on customer and trend analysis Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables Adhering to UK Health and Safety Legislation at all times Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department Experience needed: Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Scheduler role Capacity to operate with minimal supervision Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel Experience with in house IT systems Confident telephone manner Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Previous experience using SAP (desirable) Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.
MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Materials Planner to join one of our Manufacturing clients based in Falkirk on a full-time permeant basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Role Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will be responsible for planning and managing material requirements to ensure production schedules are achieved without interruption. You will work closely with Procurement, Production, Warehousing and Suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage material requirements in line with the production schedule. Raise and manage purchase requisitions or purchase orders where required. Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock while minimising excess inventory. Expedite supplier deliveries to prevent production delays. Review material shortages and implement recovery plans. Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data within the ERP/MRP system. Monitor supplier performance, including delivery accuracy and lead times. Work closely with Procurement to resolve supply issues and identify alternative solutions. Liaise daily with Production to understand changing manufacturing priorities. Analyse demand and material usage trends to improve stock availability. Participate in inventory management activities including cycle counts and stock optimisation. Produce planning reports and monitor key supply chain KPIs. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function. About You To be successful in this role you will ideally have: Previous experience within a Materials Planner, Production Planner, Supply Planner or Inventory Planner role. Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning systems. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Please apply with your CV in full confidence.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Materials Planner to join one of our Manufacturing clients based in Falkirk on a full-time permeant basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Role Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will be responsible for planning and managing material requirements to ensure production schedules are achieved without interruption. You will work closely with Procurement, Production, Warehousing and Suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage material requirements in line with the production schedule. Raise and manage purchase requisitions or purchase orders where required. Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock while minimising excess inventory. Expedite supplier deliveries to prevent production delays. Review material shortages and implement recovery plans. Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data within the ERP/MRP system. Monitor supplier performance, including delivery accuracy and lead times. Work closely with Procurement to resolve supply issues and identify alternative solutions. Liaise daily with Production to understand changing manufacturing priorities. Analyse demand and material usage trends to improve stock availability. Participate in inventory management activities including cycle counts and stock optimisation. Produce planning reports and monitor key supply chain KPIs. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function. About You To be successful in this role you will ideally have: Previous experience within a Materials Planner, Production Planner, Supply Planner or Inventory Planner role. Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning systems. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Please apply with your CV in full confidence.
We're supporting a well-established business in the search for an Inventory Planner to join its Supply Chain team. This is a varied role that will suit someone who enjoys working with data, planning stock requirements and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure products are available when needed. You'll play a key role in balancing customer demand with inventory levels, helping to maintain excellent service while keeping stock investment under control. Key Responsibilities Monitor inventory levels against forecasts and demand trends. Plan and maintain appropriate stock levels to support customer requirements. Raise purchase orders and production orders to replenish inventory. Work closely with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure materials and finished goods are delivered on time. Build strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, costs and availability. Carry out regular inventory reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. Ensure product, costing and inventory information within the ERP system remains accurate. Maintain product master data, including packaging and product information. Work alongside Sales and Marketing teams to understand upcoming product launches and promotional activity, ensuring these are reflected within inventory plans. Monitor sales forecasts and identify any potential supply risks. Support continuous improvement across supply chain planning processes. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in inventory planning, supply planning, stock control or a similar supply chain role. You'll also have: Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or supply chain environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems. Experience raising purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience of ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or Oracle would be advantageous, although not essential.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
We're supporting a well-established business in the search for an Inventory Planner to join its Supply Chain team. This is a varied role that will suit someone who enjoys working with data, planning stock requirements and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure products are available when needed. You'll play a key role in balancing customer demand with inventory levels, helping to maintain excellent service while keeping stock investment under control. Key Responsibilities Monitor inventory levels against forecasts and demand trends. Plan and maintain appropriate stock levels to support customer requirements. Raise purchase orders and production orders to replenish inventory. Work closely with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure materials and finished goods are delivered on time. Build strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, costs and availability. Carry out regular inventory reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. Ensure product, costing and inventory information within the ERP system remains accurate. Maintain product master data, including packaging and product information. Work alongside Sales and Marketing teams to understand upcoming product launches and promotional activity, ensuring these are reflected within inventory plans. Monitor sales forecasts and identify any potential supply risks. Support continuous improvement across supply chain planning processes. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in inventory planning, supply planning, stock control or a similar supply chain role. You'll also have: Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or supply chain environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems. Experience raising purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience of ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or Oracle would be advantageous, although not essential.
Installation Planner Lutterworth Salary - Circa £30,000 Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 Full Time Permanent We are looking for an experienced installation planner who has experience working on multiple projects. This is working with a rapidly expanding company that recently opened a new office and doesn't plan to stop on their way to the top. What you will be doing Maintain accurate progression records on projects - materials, additional teams, completion, subcontract work etc. Working directly with sub-contracts to confirm availability and timescale for work. Monitor plant equipment to ensure they are available for projects & off hire once completed To be considered Previous planning experience working on multiple contracts Computer literate Proactive and can use your own initiative What's On Offer? Salary Circa £30,000 DOE Down to earth work environment Career development/progression Flexible work environment How to Apply If you feel this is the perfect role for you, please send your CV in response to this advert or call the office on ask for Nathan Carlow.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Installation Planner Lutterworth Salary - Circa £30,000 Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 Full Time Permanent We are looking for an experienced installation planner who has experience working on multiple projects. This is working with a rapidly expanding company that recently opened a new office and doesn't plan to stop on their way to the top. What you will be doing Maintain accurate progression records on projects - materials, additional teams, completion, subcontract work etc. Working directly with sub-contracts to confirm availability and timescale for work. Monitor plant equipment to ensure they are available for projects & off hire once completed To be considered Previous planning experience working on multiple contracts Computer literate Proactive and can use your own initiative What's On Offer? Salary Circa £30,000 DOE Down to earth work environment Career development/progression Flexible work environment How to Apply If you feel this is the perfect role for you, please send your CV in response to this advert or call the office on ask for Nathan Carlow.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Planning Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing production plans that maximise manufacturing efficiency, optimise inventory levels, and ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full. Working closely with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Customer Service, the Production Planning Manager will balance demand with manufacturing capacity, ensuring the effective utilisation of people, equipment, and materials while driving continuous improvement across planning processes. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical skills, excellent commercial awareness, and a proven ability to manage complex production schedules within a high-volume manufacturing operation. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Scheduling Develop, implement, and manage short, medium, and long-term production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives. Create detailed production schedules that optimise labour, machinery, and material utilisation. Monitor production capacity and identify constraints, implementing solutions to maximise operational efficiency. Ensure production plans are achievable while maintaining high service levels and operational flexibility. Review daily production performance and adjust schedules to minimise disruption. Coordinate production priorities across multiple manufacturing lines or facilities. Manage finite capacity planning to ensure optimum use of manufacturing resources. Demand & Supply Planning Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to review customer forecasts and order requirements. Translate sales forecasts into achievable manufacturing plans. Work closely with Procurement to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules. Monitor inventory levels to balance stock availability with inventory carrying costs. Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities through accurate demand and capacity reporting. Inventory Management Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Minimise obsolete and excess inventory through effective planning and forecasting. Identify opportunities to improve inventory turnover and working capital performance. Monitor stock accuracy and support cycle counting activities. Operational Performance Drive improvements in production schedule adherence and manufacturing efficiency. Monitor key performance indicators including: Schedule adherence On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Production attainment Inventory accuracy Capacity utilisation Forecast accuracy Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Produce regular planning reports and performance dashboards for senior management. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the Production Planning team. Establish clear objectives and performance measures. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. Conduct regular performance reviews and identify development opportunities. Continuous Improvement Identify planning inefficiencies and implement process improvements. Lead planning improvement projects to reduce lead times and improve customer service. Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Standardise planning procedures and ensure best practice is followed across the business. Drive improvements in ERP planning parameters and system accuracy. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Manufacturing Managers to optimise production flow. Partner with Procurement to manage supplier constraints and material shortages. Collaborate with Engineering regarding new product introductions and engineering changes. Support Quality teams in managing production priorities relating to quality issues. Communicate effectively with Customer Service regarding delivery commitments and schedule changes. Systems & Data Management Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems. Ensure Bills of Materials, routings, and planning parameters remain accurate. Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop planning reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Production Planning Manager, Planning Manager, Supply Chain Planning Manager, or Senior Production Planner within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, forecasting, and capacity planning. Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Epicor, or similar. Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and lean principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is advantageous. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and team development capability. Qualifications Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. APICS/CPIM, CILT, or relevant professional qualification desirable. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Planning Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing production plans that maximise manufacturing efficiency, optimise inventory levels, and ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full. Working closely with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Customer Service, the Production Planning Manager will balance demand with manufacturing capacity, ensuring the effective utilisation of people, equipment, and materials while driving continuous improvement across planning processes. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical skills, excellent commercial awareness, and a proven ability to manage complex production schedules within a high-volume manufacturing operation. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Scheduling Develop, implement, and manage short, medium, and long-term production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives. Create detailed production schedules that optimise labour, machinery, and material utilisation. Monitor production capacity and identify constraints, implementing solutions to maximise operational efficiency. Ensure production plans are achievable while maintaining high service levels and operational flexibility. Review daily production performance and adjust schedules to minimise disruption. Coordinate production priorities across multiple manufacturing lines or facilities. Manage finite capacity planning to ensure optimum use of manufacturing resources. Demand & Supply Planning Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to review customer forecasts and order requirements. Translate sales forecasts into achievable manufacturing plans. Work closely with Procurement to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules. Monitor inventory levels to balance stock availability with inventory carrying costs. Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities through accurate demand and capacity reporting. Inventory Management Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Minimise obsolete and excess inventory through effective planning and forecasting. Identify opportunities to improve inventory turnover and working capital performance. Monitor stock accuracy and support cycle counting activities. Operational Performance Drive improvements in production schedule adherence and manufacturing efficiency. Monitor key performance indicators including: Schedule adherence On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Production attainment Inventory accuracy Capacity utilisation Forecast accuracy Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Produce regular planning reports and performance dashboards for senior management. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the Production Planning team. Establish clear objectives and performance measures. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. Conduct regular performance reviews and identify development opportunities. Continuous Improvement Identify planning inefficiencies and implement process improvements. Lead planning improvement projects to reduce lead times and improve customer service. Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Standardise planning procedures and ensure best practice is followed across the business. Drive improvements in ERP planning parameters and system accuracy. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Manufacturing Managers to optimise production flow. Partner with Procurement to manage supplier constraints and material shortages. Collaborate with Engineering regarding new product introductions and engineering changes. Support Quality teams in managing production priorities relating to quality issues. Communicate effectively with Customer Service regarding delivery commitments and schedule changes. Systems & Data Management Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems. Ensure Bills of Materials, routings, and planning parameters remain accurate. Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop planning reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Production Planning Manager, Planning Manager, Supply Chain Planning Manager, or Senior Production Planner within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, forecasting, and capacity planning. Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Epicor, or similar. Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and lean principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is advantageous. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and team development capability. Qualifications Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. APICS/CPIM, CILT, or relevant professional qualification desirable. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.
Who are Safran Landing Systems? We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to Learn As part of our Spares Production team, the Spares Shop Floor Planner will take ownership of coordinating materials, machines, and manpower to ensure smooth and efficient production. If you're organised, proactive, and experienced in manufacturing planning, this could be the ideal next step in your career. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, and with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team. Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work. We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge. Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs. Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options. Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary. Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different. What will I be doing? Develop and maintain detailed shopfloor schedules to meet the Production & Master Production Schedule (MPS). Monitor production progress, identify risks or delays, and support recovery actions. Analyse short-term load vs. capacity and work with team leads to address constraints. Manage the full lifecycle of work orders, from release to completion, in the ERP system. Ensure timely availability of components and coordinate with relevant departments on shortages. Adjust plans based on non-conformances or quality issues, working closely with Quality teams. Maintain accurate planning and master data in the ERP system. Skills Required: Strong knowledge of production planning and MRP2 principles (e.g. APICS). Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment, ideally SAP but not essential. Understanding of production processes and quality systems. Analytical mindset with the ability to manage priorities and solve problems quickly. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A proactive, results-driven attitude and the ability to adapt to change. Proficiency with standard office software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.). At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Who are Safran Landing Systems? We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to Learn As part of our Spares Production team, the Spares Shop Floor Planner will take ownership of coordinating materials, machines, and manpower to ensure smooth and efficient production. If you're organised, proactive, and experienced in manufacturing planning, this could be the ideal next step in your career. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, and with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team. Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work. We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge. Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs. Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options. Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary. Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different. What will I be doing? Develop and maintain detailed shopfloor schedules to meet the Production & Master Production Schedule (MPS). Monitor production progress, identify risks or delays, and support recovery actions. Analyse short-term load vs. capacity and work with team leads to address constraints. Manage the full lifecycle of work orders, from release to completion, in the ERP system. Ensure timely availability of components and coordinate with relevant departments on shortages. Adjust plans based on non-conformances or quality issues, working closely with Quality teams. Maintain accurate planning and master data in the ERP system. Skills Required: Strong knowledge of production planning and MRP2 principles (e.g. APICS). Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment, ideally SAP but not essential. Understanding of production processes and quality systems. Analytical mindset with the ability to manage priorities and solve problems quickly. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A proactive, results-driven attitude and the ability to adapt to change. Proficiency with standard office software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.). At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to 30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to 30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to 30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to 30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Landscape Architect, Exeter, £35k - 45k DOE This could also be based from the Plymouth or Cornwall offices. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment ASAP! A well established multidisciplinary practice is looking to recruit a Landscape Architect to join its growing team, with the flexibility to be based from either its Exeter, Plymouth or Cornwall office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of landscape and masterplanning projects, becoming part of a friendly and experienced team where your ideas and input will genuinely be valued. The role offers the chance to work closely alongside architects, urban designers and planners on projects that range from early feasibility through to detailed design and delivery. They're ideally looking for someone with previous masterplanning experience and, whilst chartership would be advantageous, they are also keen to hear from experienced Landscape Architects who are working towards this. Role & Responsibilities Lead and contribute to landscape design and masterplanning projects Prepare landscape proposals from concept through to detailed design Work collaboratively with architects, urban designers and the wider multidisciplinary team Produce high quality reports, drawings and presentation material Attend client meetings, workshops and site visits Contribute to landscape planning, public realm and placemaking projects Support the delivery of sustainable and environmentally sensitive design solutions Requirements Degree qualified in Landscape Architecture Chartered (CMLI) preferred, although experienced Landscape Architects working towards chartership will also be considered Experience working on landscape design and/or masterplanning projects Strong design, communication and presentation skills Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment Full UK Driving Licence You'll be joining a highly respected practice with over 30 years' experience delivering architecture, urban design, landscape architecture and masterplanning projects throughout the UK. The practice offers genuine career progression, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that positively shape communities and create sustainable places.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Landscape Architect, Exeter, £35k - 45k DOE This could also be based from the Plymouth or Cornwall offices. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment ASAP! A well established multidisciplinary practice is looking to recruit a Landscape Architect to join its growing team, with the flexibility to be based from either its Exeter, Plymouth or Cornwall office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of landscape and masterplanning projects, becoming part of a friendly and experienced team where your ideas and input will genuinely be valued. The role offers the chance to work closely alongside architects, urban designers and planners on projects that range from early feasibility through to detailed design and delivery. They're ideally looking for someone with previous masterplanning experience and, whilst chartership would be advantageous, they are also keen to hear from experienced Landscape Architects who are working towards this. Role & Responsibilities Lead and contribute to landscape design and masterplanning projects Prepare landscape proposals from concept through to detailed design Work collaboratively with architects, urban designers and the wider multidisciplinary team Produce high quality reports, drawings and presentation material Attend client meetings, workshops and site visits Contribute to landscape planning, public realm and placemaking projects Support the delivery of sustainable and environmentally sensitive design solutions Requirements Degree qualified in Landscape Architecture Chartered (CMLI) preferred, although experienced Landscape Architects working towards chartership will also be considered Experience working on landscape design and/or masterplanning projects Strong design, communication and presentation skills Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment Full UK Driving Licence You'll be joining a highly respected practice with over 30 years' experience delivering architecture, urban design, landscape architecture and masterplanning projects throughout the UK. The practice offers genuine career progression, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that positively shape communities and create sustainable places.
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of Special Projects programmes. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining daily, weekly and fortnightly production plans to support manufacturing operations. Managing SAP demand planning activities from cradle to grave for development projects. Raising and managing production orders within SAP. Planning and managing material requirements across multiple programmes. Monitoring machine and labour capacity to ensure manufacturing requirements can be met. Supporting project teams by providing capacity forecasts and planning information during programme delivery and bid activities. Managing Lines of Balance (LOB) and Areas of Operation (AOL) across assigned projects. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations and Team Leads to coordinate resource availability. Analysing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure production plans remain aligned with programme milestones. Identifying planning risks and implementing effective solutions to maintain delivery schedules. Collaborating with stakeholders across manufacturing, projects and supply chain functions to ensure successful programme execution. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Experience interpreting and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyse data and proactively manage production planning risks. Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes. Knowledge of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments. Understanding of Line of Balance (LOB) planning methodologies. Working Arrangements Based on-site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Working within a collaborative production planning team supporting complex defence programmes. Security Requirements BPSS clearance is required to commence employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). What's on Offer? Fixed-term contract running until the end of May 2027. Flexible 4-day working week. Opportunity to support cutting-edge defence manufacturing programmes. Exposure to advanced production planning and material control activities. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment with excellent career development opportunities. This role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Planner, Production Planner or Material Planner with strong SAP experience who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams to deliver high-quality results. Apply today by submitting your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.
Aug 10, 2026
Contractor
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of Special Projects programmes. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining daily, weekly and fortnightly production plans to support manufacturing operations. Managing SAP demand planning activities from cradle to grave for development projects. Raising and managing production orders within SAP. Planning and managing material requirements across multiple programmes. Monitoring machine and labour capacity to ensure manufacturing requirements can be met. Supporting project teams by providing capacity forecasts and planning information during programme delivery and bid activities. Managing Lines of Balance (LOB) and Areas of Operation (AOL) across assigned projects. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations and Team Leads to coordinate resource availability. Analysing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure production plans remain aligned with programme milestones. Identifying planning risks and implementing effective solutions to maintain delivery schedules. Collaborating with stakeholders across manufacturing, projects and supply chain functions to ensure successful programme execution. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Experience interpreting and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyse data and proactively manage production planning risks. Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes. Knowledge of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments. Understanding of Line of Balance (LOB) planning methodologies. Working Arrangements Based on-site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Working within a collaborative production planning team supporting complex defence programmes. Security Requirements BPSS clearance is required to commence employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). What's on Offer? Fixed-term contract running until the end of May 2027. Flexible 4-day working week. Opportunity to support cutting-edge defence manufacturing programmes. Exposure to advanced production planning and material control activities. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment with excellent career development opportunities. This role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Planner, Production Planner or Material Planner with strong SAP experience who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams to deliver high-quality results. Apply today by submitting your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.
At Bensons for Beds we believe everyone deserves the best night's sleep. As part of our Commercial team, you'll play a key role in delivering effective and efficient customer-focused store environments by planning store layouts, developing our space planning principles and supporting our property and store teams with delivery of amazing store environments in a timely and effective manner. Your Purpose You will develop and maintain store plans and layouts, support store openings, refits and relocations, and work with colleagues across Commercial, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to optimise space utilisation and create consistent, on-brand customer experiences. What You'll Be Doing Key Responsibilities Commercial Ranging & Space Optimization Analyze store-level and product performance to create precise product range plans and establish store grading. Tailor product ranges to ensure showrooms deliver a balanced, commercial choice for customers that reflects ongoing sales trends. Track and report on Sales per Square Foot and Profit per Square Foot at both the category and individual product level. Identify underperforming display spaces or ranges and propose layout or product swaps to drive conversion. Review heat-mapping data to identify cold spots on the showroom floor and optimize the customer journey. Project Delivery & Store Execution Support store refits, relocations, and new openings by preparing detailed store product range plans and ordering required stock. Carry out regular store surveys to assess space utilization and ensure compliance with company display standards. Maintain the asset register for in-store product merchandising and support the clearance ordering and allocation process. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the Commercial Team to understand upcoming ranges and advise on physical store capacity constraints before orders are finalized. Work closely with Retail Area Managers and Store Managers to gather qualitative feedback on product ranging and local market nuances. Coordinate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising (VM) to ensure point-of-sale (POS) materials align seamlessly with the macro space plan. Collaborate with VM and Buying to ensure product pairings (e.g., Mattress and Bed Base), adjacencies, and planograms are reflected in store layouts to maximize sales and customer flow. Reporting, Strategy & Leadership Prepare clear reports to communicate proposals and changes to stakeholders, including accurate cost and timeline estimates. Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at standardizing planning processes and improving overall departmental efficiency. Create and manage a bi-annual space planning process to ensure optimisation of our opportunity with store space Manage and develop the branch merchandiser, fostering a high-performing and commercially focused team environment. What You Bring to the Sleepover Essential Skills & Experience: Relevant Experience: Previous experience in space planning, branch merchandising, or macro space allocation, ideally within large-format retail (such as furniture, homewares, or DIY). Commercial Acumen: A deep understanding of retail metrics, particularly yield, space elasticity, and conversion rates. Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and analytical capabilities for in-depth commercial data analysis. Spatial Awareness: A keen eye for 3D environments and a solid understanding of how customers physically interact with large products on the shop floor. Organization: Strong attention to detail paired with an organized, methodical approach to documentation and record-keeping. Communication: Effective communication skills with the proven ability to present proposals to non-technical colleagues and manage stakeholder relationships smoothly. Project Management: The ability to work agilely across multiple projects, prioritize a demanding workload, and consistently meet deadlines. Here's What You Get: Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (up to 50% off) Competitive pension scheme - provided by Legal & General Life Assurance and Income Protection Medicash - cashback options for health and wellbeing services Access to Retail Trust services for support and guidance Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced family leave Learning and development programmes and clear progression pathways Hybrid working to support work-life balance ( qualifying periods and terms apply) Ready to shape our stores and create great customer spaces? Apply today to join a team where your planning helps deliver the best night's sleep-every night.
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
At Bensons for Beds we believe everyone deserves the best night's sleep. As part of our Commercial team, you'll play a key role in delivering effective and efficient customer-focused store environments by planning store layouts, developing our space planning principles and supporting our property and store teams with delivery of amazing store environments in a timely and effective manner. Your Purpose You will develop and maintain store plans and layouts, support store openings, refits and relocations, and work with colleagues across Commercial, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to optimise space utilisation and create consistent, on-brand customer experiences. What You'll Be Doing Key Responsibilities Commercial Ranging & Space Optimization Analyze store-level and product performance to create precise product range plans and establish store grading. Tailor product ranges to ensure showrooms deliver a balanced, commercial choice for customers that reflects ongoing sales trends. Track and report on Sales per Square Foot and Profit per Square Foot at both the category and individual product level. Identify underperforming display spaces or ranges and propose layout or product swaps to drive conversion. Review heat-mapping data to identify cold spots on the showroom floor and optimize the customer journey. Project Delivery & Store Execution Support store refits, relocations, and new openings by preparing detailed store product range plans and ordering required stock. Carry out regular store surveys to assess space utilization and ensure compliance with company display standards. Maintain the asset register for in-store product merchandising and support the clearance ordering and allocation process. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the Commercial Team to understand upcoming ranges and advise on physical store capacity constraints before orders are finalized. Work closely with Retail Area Managers and Store Managers to gather qualitative feedback on product ranging and local market nuances. Coordinate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising (VM) to ensure point-of-sale (POS) materials align seamlessly with the macro space plan. Collaborate with VM and Buying to ensure product pairings (e.g., Mattress and Bed Base), adjacencies, and planograms are reflected in store layouts to maximize sales and customer flow. Reporting, Strategy & Leadership Prepare clear reports to communicate proposals and changes to stakeholders, including accurate cost and timeline estimates. Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at standardizing planning processes and improving overall departmental efficiency. Create and manage a bi-annual space planning process to ensure optimisation of our opportunity with store space Manage and develop the branch merchandiser, fostering a high-performing and commercially focused team environment. What You Bring to the Sleepover Essential Skills & Experience: Relevant Experience: Previous experience in space planning, branch merchandising, or macro space allocation, ideally within large-format retail (such as furniture, homewares, or DIY). Commercial Acumen: A deep understanding of retail metrics, particularly yield, space elasticity, and conversion rates. Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and analytical capabilities for in-depth commercial data analysis. Spatial Awareness: A keen eye for 3D environments and a solid understanding of how customers physically interact with large products on the shop floor. Organization: Strong attention to detail paired with an organized, methodical approach to documentation and record-keeping. Communication: Effective communication skills with the proven ability to present proposals to non-technical colleagues and manage stakeholder relationships smoothly. Project Management: The ability to work agilely across multiple projects, prioritize a demanding workload, and consistently meet deadlines. Here's What You Get: Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (up to 50% off) Competitive pension scheme - provided by Legal & General Life Assurance and Income Protection Medicash - cashback options for health and wellbeing services Access to Retail Trust services for support and guidance Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced family leave Learning and development programmes and clear progression pathways Hybrid working to support work-life balance ( qualifying periods and terms apply) Ready to shape our stores and create great customer spaces? Apply today to join a team where your planning helps deliver the best night's sleep-every night.
Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, matched pension scheme, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, NG24 2ER Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 4on 4off Days - 05:30am-17:30pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Newark, Nottinghamshire, specialises in producing a range of chilled desserts, including trifles, cream cakes, and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,800 people and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. As Senior Planner, you will support the day to day management of the planning team for Greencore . This should include demand management, finite scheduling & capacity management, labour & materials forecasting and maintenance of planning systems. What you'll be doing Ensure that 100% customer service is maintained at minimum cost. Ensure customer service levels are maintained internally to the warehouse and externally to customer. Support the planning team with delivering a short-term accurate forecast of demand, production, capacities and labour - highlighting any concerns with capacity or efficiencies. Communicate accurate and timely information to the business and customers. Cultivate relationships with all key external and internal stakeholders to the supply chain function. Determine finished goods and base inventory levels and replenishment rules minimising product and material disposals. Conduct seasonal / promotional reviews of production schemes and stock holding to optimise production activity and daily/weekly volumes. Control waste levels by challenging operational performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Analyse and report on financial impact of factory efficiencies and variances. Confident to approach customers to align short term numbers to minimise waste or risk to service. Ensure planning systems are maintained to the highest standards and represent the business on new planning system initiatives. Develop and retain a cohesive and effective Planning team to deliver rota's planning cover over all manufacturing operations. Complete appraisals and PDD's for each member. What we're looking for Good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with team members, operations, and external customers when necessary. Good organisational skills, capacity to organize tasks, resources, and timelines. Problem solving skills, the capability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to overcome challenges. Good analytical and numerical capabilities. Well-developed communication and management skills with confidence to influence at all business levels High degree of confidence with IT Systems alongside strong software proficiency - specifically with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Flexible approach to work and hours including weekend working. Previous people management experience. Experience of working within a fast-paced organisation and has demonstrated the ability to make accurate decisions quickly. IT/Planning systems development experience. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, not necessarily in Food. Previous experience in a planning / production / continuous improvement role. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Matched Pension Scheme Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, matched pension scheme, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, NG24 2ER Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 4on 4off Days - 05:30am-17:30pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Newark, Nottinghamshire, specialises in producing a range of chilled desserts, including trifles, cream cakes, and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,800 people and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. As Senior Planner, you will support the day to day management of the planning team for Greencore . This should include demand management, finite scheduling & capacity management, labour & materials forecasting and maintenance of planning systems. What you'll be doing Ensure that 100% customer service is maintained at minimum cost. Ensure customer service levels are maintained internally to the warehouse and externally to customer. Support the planning team with delivering a short-term accurate forecast of demand, production, capacities and labour - highlighting any concerns with capacity or efficiencies. Communicate accurate and timely information to the business and customers. Cultivate relationships with all key external and internal stakeholders to the supply chain function. Determine finished goods and base inventory levels and replenishment rules minimising product and material disposals. Conduct seasonal / promotional reviews of production schemes and stock holding to optimise production activity and daily/weekly volumes. Control waste levels by challenging operational performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Analyse and report on financial impact of factory efficiencies and variances. Confident to approach customers to align short term numbers to minimise waste or risk to service. Ensure planning systems are maintained to the highest standards and represent the business on new planning system initiatives. Develop and retain a cohesive and effective Planning team to deliver rota's planning cover over all manufacturing operations. Complete appraisals and PDD's for each member. What we're looking for Good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with team members, operations, and external customers when necessary. Good organisational skills, capacity to organize tasks, resources, and timelines. Problem solving skills, the capability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to overcome challenges. Good analytical and numerical capabilities. Well-developed communication and management skills with confidence to influence at all business levels High degree of confidence with IT Systems alongside strong software proficiency - specifically with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Flexible approach to work and hours including weekend working. Previous people management experience. Experience of working within a fast-paced organisation and has demonstrated the ability to make accurate decisions quickly. IT/Planning systems development experience. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, not necessarily in Food. Previous experience in a planning / production / continuous improvement role. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Matched Pension Scheme Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
