Production Planner in Derby, Derbyshire

Energy Jobline CVL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Production Planner for an in-person, permanent role in the United Kingdom. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:30, with a pay rate of £16.56 per hour.

The role focuses on keeping workshops supplied with materials, drawings and deliveries to maintain project momentum in the structural steel and mezzanine flooring sector. The successful candidate will have hands-on industry experience, strong organisation, and the ability to coordinate with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steelwork or mezzanine flooring environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and material specifications.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers, workshop staff and management.
• Proactive, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workshop requirements and ensure materials are available when needed.
• Chase outstanding steel, materials, fixings, stairs, and other project items.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams regarding deliveries and shortages.
• Monitor lead times and identify potential delays before they affect 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 issues that could affect production schedules.
• Help ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time.

Skills

Structural steelwork

Steel fabrication

Reading technical drawings

Supplier liaison

Stock control

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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