Planner

CRH; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction materials company is seeking a Planner in Peterborough to coordinate projects ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, a strong background in manufacturing processes, and proficiency in MS Office. Responsibilities include developing production schedules, maintaining inventory levels, and providing progress reports to management. This role offers a competitive salary, a company pension contribution, and opportunities for career development across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension contribution

Healthcare options

Competitive holidays

Family-friendly policies

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required.
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting trends and data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage schedules and resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage projects to meet timelines and budgets.
• Develop production schedules based on customer requirements.
• Maintain inventory levels of sub-assembly and finished goods.

Skills

Mathematics and statistics knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Proficient in MS Office

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Education

Minimum five GCSEs including English and Mathematics

Third level qualification in Planning or similar

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Country : United Kingdom

City : Peterborough

Req ID : 516923

Job Type : Full Time

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Seniority Level : Associate

About Cubis Systems

Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure utility and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland Cubis is part of the 27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

Business Overview

Join a high-growth global business with over 200m in revenue operating across the UK Ireland Netherlands, France and Germany. We specialise in manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure projects providing innovative and sustainable products to international clients.

Position : Planner

Reports to : Planning Team Leader

Role Overview

Based at our Tallington site the Planner is responsible for coordinating and managing projects ensuring that timelines budgets and objectives are met. This role involves analysing data forecasting trends and collaborating with various stakeholders to develop effective strategies.

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with the Customer Service, Production and Logistics departments to ensure customer requirements and demands are met in a time efficient manner.
• Develop a detailed time based production schedule in response to customer requirements.
• Supply the Production department with manufacturing plans and Works Orders that meet customer requirements and ensure the necessary labour materials and capacity are available to meet demands.
• Review and monitor work schedules and capacity planning systems to identify capacity constraints and bottlenecks.
• Resolve issues in a timely manner to prevent delays in the shipment of goods to customers.
• Maintain inventory stock level of sub assembly and finished goods in line with lead times.
• Provide regular progress reports to Management including recommendations for production and team based efficiency improvements.
• Review planned vs actual percentages attained daily.
• Actively look for improvements to the planning process within the business & offer support for new initiatives.
• Report & analysis to identify potential problems in planning schedule.
• Generate exception / suggestion messages to alert to potential issues or blockages in the planning schedule.

Associated Responsibilities

• Evaluate project outcomes and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure that all planning activities and processes comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular reports on project status challenges and achievements for stakeholders.
• All other duties as deemed necessary by the Planning Team Leader.

Experience and Training

• Willingness to travel across all sites.
• Mathematically and statistically inclined and able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of business operations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential and the successful candidate will also be able to manage their own time be action oriented resilient and resourceful.
• Have knowledge of general manufacturing processes and be a natural problem solver.
• A third level qualification in Planning or similar qualification is desirable.
• Having undertaken training in a project lead capacity is desirable.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of five GCSE including English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite including Access as well having experience in ERP systems.

Essential Competencies

• Manages ambiguity.
• Communicates effectively.
• Manages conflict.
• Drive engagement.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Interpersonal savvy.
• Situational adaptability.
• Balances stakeholders.
• Technical know-how.
• Optimises work processes.
• Note : This list is not exhaustive and may be updated based on business needs. Flexibility and adaptability are key aspects of this role.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications to - by Thursday 27th November 2025.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race gender sexual orientation religious beliefs nationality age and disability.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE : CRH LSE : CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build connect and improve our world. Employing c.78500 people at c.3390 operating locations in 28 countries CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions CRHs unique offering of materials products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company CRHs shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

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Key Skills

GIS, JAWS, Military Experience, Business Management, Emergency Management, Joint Operations, Production Planning, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, ERP Systems, Exercise Planning, MRP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1