Production Planner

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

Job summary

Gi Group UK is seeking a Production Planner for our on-site workshop team in the structural steel and mezzanine flooring sector. The role focuses on ensuring materials, components, fixings, drawings and deliveries keep projects moving.

Key requirements include hands-on steel fabrication knowledge, strong organisation, ability to read drawings, and proactive problem-solving to prevent production delays.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in steel fabrication and workshop operations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and material specs.
• 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 items.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams regarding deliveries and shortages.
• Monitor lead times and flag delays before they affect production.
• Check incoming materials and report discrepancies or shortages.
• Keep accurate records of orders, deliveries and outstanding items.
• Work with the workshop team to understand upcoming requirements.
• Assist with stock control and replenishment.
• Communicate issues that could affect production schedules.
• Help ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time.

Skills

Structural steelwork experience

Mezzanine flooring experience

Organisational skills

Reading technical drawings

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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