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Planning Coordinator 6865

Job Title: Planning Co-ordinator

Location: Clevedon, North Somerset

Hours: 40 hours per week
08:45 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday
08:45 to 16:00 Friday

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Overview of a Planning Coordinator:

This position would suit a highly motivated energetic person, who is task focused with great attention to detail and an excellent communicator. We are looking for a confident team player who can work on their own initiative as well as covering the day to day requirements of a fast-paced environment, who has previous production planning experience.

Key Responsibilities of a Planning Coordinator:

  • Manage production planning activities in an accurate and timely manner in line with customer requirements
  • Control and manage works orders to meet customer expectations
  • Identify opportunities for business improvement and implement best practice
  • Communicate effectively across departments to ensure smooth operations
  • Support day-to-day planning activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Key Skills of a Planning Coordinator:

  • Previous experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Confident communicator with a proactive and positive approach
  • Competent in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Good level of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)
  • Full UK right to work and full clean driving licence

Benefits:

  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme (3% employer, 5% employee)
  • Healthcare scheme after probation
  • Death in service benefit (2x salary)
  • Employee benefits scheme and assistance programme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.

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Clevedon, North Somerset
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