Systems & Planning Specialist – Testing & Development

Norton Motorcycles; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Motorcycles is seeking a Build & Test Planner to enhance project tracking and resource planning using digital tools and automation. The role involves creating dashboards and developing workflows that streamline processes, ensuring engineers can focus on testing. Join this iconic British brand to contribute to a historic legacy while enjoying competitive rewards and a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free electric bicycle hire

On-site free parking

Employee events and socials

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Power BI and Power Automate.
• Ability to develop and implement digital process improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create Power BI dashboards and Power Automate workflows.
• Develop real-time department workload management tools.
• Support integration of parent company systems.

Skills

Power BI

Power Automate

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

As Build & Test Planner, you will be supporting the Engineering Test & Development department by implementing digital tools and process automation to improve efficiency in project tracking, reporting, and resource planning. The successful Systems and Planning Specialist will be enabling Engineers to focus on testing by reducing administrative overhead and ensuring real-time visibility into department workload, resource bottlenecks, and test status.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Power BI dashboards and Power Automate workflows to streamline project updates, test tracking, and resource planning
• Ensure engineers can quickly generate reports and track project progress without unnecessary manual effort
• Develop real-time department workload management tools
• Build and maintain a real-time facilities planner that integrates both internal resources and external test houses/partners
• Help identify resource constraints and provide data-driven insights to support budget and scheduling decisions
• Work with engineers to develop automated reporting systems that communicate test status, workload, and risks to senior management
• Ensure data is structured in a way that enables quick decision-making
• Work within quality and corporate guidelines but actively push back on inefficient or overly complex processes that slow down the department
• Support integration of parent company systems, while ensuring our team remains agile and efficient
• Ensure the team understands and can use the tools and systems effectively
• Provide training or coordinate training where necessary
• Identify and escalate blockers to the Head of Department (HoD) when necessary
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve how the department manages projects, resources, and reporting
  
  

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Power BI, Power Automate, and data visualisation
• Knowledge of engineering project workflows and test planning
• Ability to develop and implement digital process improvements
• Experience integrating internal and external resource planning
• Excellent problem-solving skills—able to challenge inefficiencies and propose solutions
• Strong communication skills to work closely with engineers and management
  
  

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:



Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!

????WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.

Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!

A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!

️Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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