Manufacturing Planner

About the role

Based in South Essex, you will join a well‑known manufacturing company that designs, builds and installs automated machinery for multiple industries. With a strong order book and projects running for the next 3‑6 years, the role is pivotal in organising daily tasks, prioritising work and supporting the project management team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the status of project plans through regular reviews with the Operations Manager and Project Team Manager.
• Keep project templates and resource profiles up to date.
• Configure and manage the project planning system.
• Generate draft project plans for kick‑off meetings.
• Analyse historical project data to inform new plans.
• Collaborate with the Project Team Manager to produce and update project reports.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the Operations & Projects team.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a planning or project role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to long‑duration, complex projects.
• Engineering qualification or background.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a design‑to‑order manufacturing business.
• Strong self‑management skills to prioritise workload against deadlines.

Required skills

• Project planning

What we offer

• Competitive, negotiable salary (DOE).
• Full‑time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high‑value projects in a growing company.