Production Planner

Gi Group UK; Derby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group UK is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our workshop team in Derby. This in-person, permanent role focuses on ensuring materials, components and drawings are available to keep projects moving smoothly.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on steel fabrication knowledge, strong organisational skills and the ability to read technical drawings. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to prevent delays and support efficient production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steelwork or mezzanine flooring environments.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and material specifications.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and workshop staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workshop requirements and ensure materials are available when needed.
• Chase outstanding steel, materials, fixings, stairs, and other project items.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams regarding deliveries and shortages.
• Monitor lead times and identify potential delays before they impact production.
• Check incoming materials and report discrepancies or shortages.
• Keep accurate records of orders, deliveries, and outstanding items.
• Work closely with the workshop team to understand upcoming requirements.
• Assist with stock control and replenishment.
• Communicate any issues that could affect production schedules.
• Help ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time.

Skills

Steel fabrication experience

Reading technical drawings

Organisational skills

Supplier communication

Job description

Production planner

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:30

Pay: £16.56 per hour

Work Location: In person

Job type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Progress Chaser to join our workshop team within the structural steel and mezzanine flooring industry.

This is not a purely administrative role. We are seeking someone with hands-on industry experience who understands steel fabrication, workshop operations, and production requirements. Your key responsibility will be ensuring the workshop has everything needed to keep projects moving, including materials, components, fixings, drawings, and deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor workshop requirements and ensure materials are available when needed.
• Chase outstanding steel, materials, fixings, stairs, and other project-related items.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams regarding deliveries and shortages.
• Monitor lead times and identify potential delays before they impact production.
• Check incoming materials and report discrepancies or shortages.
• Keep accurate records of orders, deliveries, and outstanding items.
• Work closely with the workshop team to understand upcoming requirements.
• Assist with stock control and replenishment.
• Communicate any issues that could affect production schedules.
• Help ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within a structural steelwork, steel fabrication, engineering, or mezzanine flooring environment.
• Good understanding of steel sections, fabrication processes, and workshop production requirements.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and material specifications.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers, workshop staff, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify problems before they affect production.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you can play a key role in keeping workshop operations running smoothly. If you understand steel fabrication and mezzanine flooring, we'd love to hear from you.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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