Production Planner

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner for a role based in Penrith. The successful candidate will plan and coordinate both transport and manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and customer fulfilment. Strong IT skills, especially in SAP and CRM systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. The position offers a salary of £31,500 per annum along with benefits including private medical insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary: £31,500 per annum

Overtime available

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme after 12 months

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via B&Q Trade Card

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills including Office, SAP, and CRM systems
• Experience in transport or production planning preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport and manufacturing operations
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure efficiency, accuracy, and smooth customer fulfilment

Skills

Strong computer skills

Experience in transport or production planning

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong organisational skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Proactive approach to improving systems and processes

Knowledge of Health & Safety standards

Valid UK driving licence

Tools

SAP

CRM systems

Office

Job description

Overview

Production Planner – Penrith

Based at a busy production mill in Penrith, this role involves planning and coordinating both transport and manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and smooth customer fulfilment. The position requires strong IT skills, particularly in SAP and CRM systems and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced production environment. A valid driving licence is essential.

Company

Our client is a well established manufacturer with a strong focus on efficiency, quality and customer service. Operating within a fast moving production environment, they are committed to investing in people, systems and processes to deliver consistent results and long term career opportunities.

The Candidate

• Strong computer skills, including Office, SAP, and CRM systems (essential)
• Experience in transport or production planning (manufacturing, engineering, or logistics environment preferred)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive approach to improving systems and processes
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards
• A valid UK driving licence

Benefits/Package

• Salary: £31,500 per annum
• Overtime available at 1.5x the standard rate
• Rolling 3-shift schedule:
• Week 1: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday to Saturday
• Week 2: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Week 3: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme after 12 months’ service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice and support)
• Discounts via B&Q Trade Card
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].