Production Planner

Outsource UK lTD; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner to work onsite in Portsmouth. This role involves planning and coordinating production processes for ship repair projects. The ideal candidate has production planning experience and knowledge of Royal Navy or MOD systems. A technical qualification at ONC/HNC level is preferred. This position offers full-time hours and an attractive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning is essential.
• Familiarity with Royal Navy or MOD systems is desirable.
• An ONC/HNC technical qualification is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Break down customer requirements into task lists and develop schedules.
• Identify materials and liaise with supply chain for cost validation.
• Calculate required work hours and verify production stage readiness.
• Contribute to maintaining job libraries for planning accuracy.
• Promote improvements in planning output.

Skills

Production Planning experience

Knowledge of Commercial platforms and systems

Technical qualification at ONC / HNC level

Job description

Role : Production Planner

Client : BAE Systems

Hourly Rate : £30.46 PAYE or £40.95 Umbrella

Location : Portsmouth, UK

Contract Duration : 12 months (with opportunity to be extended)

Working Hours : Full-time, 37 hours / week (full-time onsite)

About the Role

BAE Systems are seeking a Production Planner to join the Maritime Services unit, focusing on warship support. You'll play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and ensuring efficient production processes for ship repair and support projects. You'll collaborate closely with supply chain teams, production trades, and subcontractors, converting customer requirements into production-ready tasks and delivering them to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Break down customer requirements into task lists, identify dependencies, and develop detailed schedules.
• Identify necessary materials, sub-contracts, and services, and liaise with the supply chain to validate costs and ensure scope coverage.
• Calculate required work hours per task and verify readiness for each production stage.
• Contribute to the maintenance of cost‑estimating and job libraries to improve planning accuracy.
• Monitor, measure, and promote improvements in planning output.

Key Skills

• Production Planning experience
• Good knowledge of Commercial platforms and systems - Royal Navy or MOD system experience desirable
• Ideally hold a relevant technical qualification at ONC / HNC level

If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply.

About BAE

BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting‑edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement

Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.