Production Planner

The Construction Index Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive and aerospace components sector is seeking a Production Planner in Slough. You will be crucial in ensuring project delivery and material purchasing, with opportunities for rapid career progression. Join a team dedicated to operational excellence and innovation, with a supportive environment ready for your growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing background (machining / component manufacture).
• Understanding of materials such as polymers and metals.
• Experience from Aerospace or Automotive industries is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Organising manufacturing and delivery of projects.
• Purchasing materials and ensuring stock readiness.
• Planning and coordinating production to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Organising production

Purchasing materials

Building relationships with suppliers

Education

Experience in production planning

Background in manufacturing

Understanding of materials (polymers, metals)

Job description

• Salary: £40000 - £50000 per annum + Good Package
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Slough, Berkshire
• Posted: 17/06/2025
• Listed in: Materials Buyer
• Reference: BBBH22787_1750175366
  
  

Job Description

Production Planner

£40'000 - £50'000 Basic + Good Package + Progression + "IMMEDIATE START"

Join a small, renowned manufacturer of automotive and aerospace components with ambitious plans to expand their operation. As Production Planner you'll be key to ensuring projects are delivered, the right materials are purchased and you'll have a blueprint to progress to planning manager very quickly.

This company have a fantastic product range and have been successful for many years - with an ambitious new CEO in place, they are looking to expand their products into the different industries. As Production Planner you'll be organising manufacturing, purchasing and ensuring the operation runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible, whilst building and eventually heading up the department.

As Production Planner Your Role Will Include

• Working within a small technical team of 15-20
• Planning and organising production and delivery of projects
• Purchasing of materials and ensuring stock is ready
• Building relationships with suppliers worldwide
  
  

As Production Planner You Will Need

• Experienced production planner / manufacturing background (machining / component manufacture / similar)
• Understanding of materials - polymers, metals etc
• Experience from Aerospace / Automotive ideal or similar type of production
• Commutable to Slough
  
  

Please apply or contact Issy Mehmet on 02038137930 or 07595120162

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