Production Engineer & Planner — Customer‑Driven Operations

First Base; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join an established manufacturing environment based in Poole, Dorset, with a planned start in 2027. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience.

You will manage customer orders from receipt to delivery, coordinating production requirements and ensuring delivery schedules are met. Strong planning, communication and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar production engineering or production planning position.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience liaising with customers and production teams.
• Good organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Managing customer orders from initial receipt through to finished product delivery.
• Liaising directly with customers regarding order progress and delivery updates.
• Monitoring and managing customer requirements and production schedules.
• Maintaining accurate sales and production management records.
• Updating production run lists and capacity planning schedules.
• Attending production meetings and reviewing delivery performance.
• Ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and production requirements are met

Skills

Production planning

Customer liaison

Planning & scheduling

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join an established manufacturing environment based in Poole, Dorset, with a planned start in 2027. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience.

You will manage customer orders from receipt to delivery, coordinating production requirements and ensuring delivery schedules are met. Strong planning, communication and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced setting.