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Production Planner

Slough
1 month ago
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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 (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

    This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
    Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
    We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted

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