Assistant Labour Planner

Nestle; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading confectionery company is seeking a Labour Planner at their York Factory. The role focuses on creating effective labour plans, managing workforce allocation, and improving labour processes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be computer literate, with a track record in fast-paced environments. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working scheme

Bonus scheme

Focus on personal development and growth

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Self-motivated with ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an optimal labour plan for the York site.
• Collaborate with Line Performance Managers and Supply Chain Planners.
• Manage the relationship with the agency labour provider.

Skills

Proven track record in fast-paced environments

Computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement interest

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Business Unit: Nestlé UK&I
Job Title: Labour Planner - Confectionery
Location: York Factory
Salary: circa £27,500 PA (depending on experience) + potential bonus + other Companywide benefits
This role is based full time on site servicing the York Factory.

Position

Nestlé York Factory is the home of the iconic confectionery brand Kit Kat amongst several other well-known brands such as Aero, Polo and Yorkie. We’re recruiting a Labour Planner to join our team to drive operational excellence through effective labour planning. As Labour Planner, you’ll deliver a forward-looking labour plan that enhances efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, and you’ll help improve labour planning processes and systems to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an optimal labour plan for the York site, considering skills, training, holidays, absence, restrictions, and Working Time Directive guidelines.
• Collaborate with Line Performance Managers, Supply Chain Planners, and our external agency provider to ensure effective workforce allocation.
• Act as the first point of contact for labour adjustments in response to plant performance or shortages.
• Deliver Labour KPIs aligned with the Factory Operational Master Plan.
• Drive improvements in the labour planning system (PeoplePlan) and reporting processes.
• Maintain and enhance a skills matrix to support workforce mobility across departments.
• Manage the relationship with the agency labour provider, ensuring service quality and escalating issues as needed.
• Ensure accurate collation of worked hours for agency payroll and timely invoice processing.

What you need to know

• You’ll be computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Excel and other IT software.
• Proven track record working in a fast-paced environment under pressure and multi-tasking.
• Self-motivated, takes ownership of work, and balances workload effectively.
• Attention to detail with an interest in process improvement.
• Strong communication and the ability to influence across diverse teams.
• Manufacturing environment experience is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave
• Pension scheme and focus on personal development and growth

Job advert closing date: 22nd October 2025. We will consider candidates as they apply and may close early if we receive sufficient applications.

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