Production Planner

Pin Point Recruitment; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Kirkbymoorside is seeking an experienced Production Planner for a temporary 3-month contract. The candidate will be responsible for creating and managing production schedules to ensure timely project delivery, planning labor and machine capacity in collaboration with engineering and procurement teams. The ideal applicant will have a background in production planning and possess strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to start immediately.

Benefits

£33,000 salary (pro rata for the contract duration)

Opportunity to work with a well-established engineering business

Immediate start available

Hands-on role with real impact on project delivery

Qualifications

• Experience in a production planning or scheduling role.
• Background in engineering or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a temporary role.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules for project delivery.
• Plan labor and machine capacity based on project needs.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement for materials.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Identify and resolve potential delays in production.
• Maintain accurate planning data and reports.

Skills

Production planning experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Confident using MRP/ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Job description

Production Planner (Temporary - 3 Months)

Location: Kirkbymoorside
Salary: £33,000 (pro rata)
Contract: Temporary - 3 months
Sector: Project‑Driven Engineering / Manufacturing

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Production Planner to join a project‑driven engineering company in Kirkbymoorside on a 3‑month temporary basis. This role will support the planning and coordination of production activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and to schedule. You'll work closely with production, engineering, procurement, and project teams to balance workloads, materials, and capacity in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules to support project delivery
• Plan labour and machine capacity in line with project requirements
• Liaise with engineering and procurement to ensure materials are available on time
• Monitor progress against plan and adjust schedules as needed
• Identify potential delays or bottlenecks and work with teams to resolve them
• Maintain accurate planning data and reports

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a production planning or scheduling role
• Background in engineering or manufacturing, ideally project-based
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident using MRP/ERP systems and Excel
• Able to hit the ground running in a short‑term role

What's on Offer

• £33,000 salary (pro rata for the contract duration)
• Opportunity to work with a well‑established engineering business
• Immediate start available
• Hands‑on role with real impact on project delivery

This role would suit a Production Planner who is available immediately or at short notice and is comfortable stepping into a temporary assignment.