Position: Production Planner
Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: Day shift with an early finish on a Friday (flexible for a 07:00 or 08:00 start)
Salary: £45k – £50k dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, permanently employed by the business
Are you a highly organised Planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Ready to join a business that’s investing heavily in its future, expanding across the UK, and backed by one of the most recognised names in the sector?
We’re partnering with a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that plays a key role within critical UK supply chains. Following significant investment and recent acquisition by a leading industry brand, they’re continuing their growth journey and are looking to strengthen their planning team with an experienced Production Planner.
Working from modern, high-spec offices in Wolverhampton, you’ll enjoy a clean and professional working environment, excellent facilities, on-site parking, and convenient public transport links.
The Role
- Planning and coordinating production schedules
- Liaising with subcontractors and external suppliers
- Ordering materials and monitoring stock requirements
- Maintaining accurate system data and reporting
- Resource and capacity planning
- Progress chasing to ensure delivery targets are met
- Working closely with the shop floor and operational teams
- Updating customers on production plans and lead times
- Supporting the Operations Manager with day-to-day planning activities
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a Planning, Production Planning or Scheduling role
- Strong Excel and systems skills
- Experience within Precision Machining, Steel, Fabrication, Engineering or similar manufacturing environments
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
What’s On Offer?
- £45,000 – £50,000 salary
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Modern office environment with fantastic facilities
- On-site parking
- Easily accessible by public transport
- Early finish every Friday
- Long-term career progression within a growing UK business
- Stability and investment from a major industry-backed organisation
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