Planning Assistant

Description

Planning Assistant

King's Lynn

Commutable from Wisbech, Long Sutton, Downham Market, Swaffham, Fakenham, Heacham

£24,000 - £28,000

Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity available

Benefits:-

Full-Time or Part-Time work available

Early finish Friday's

Progression opportunities

I'm seeking a proactive Planning Assistant to become an integral part of a well-established, close-knit team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Production Planner and other internal departments to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently. As a family-owned manufacturer, they pride themsleves on a strong team spirit, commitment to quality, and dedication to hard work. They're looking for someone who is eager to grow, with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Role & Responsibilities:

Assist Production Planners with daily scheduling and planning tasks

Prepare job packs according to production requirements

Allocate materials and parts for production

Maintain organised filing systems and keep document scanning up to date

Answer and direct incoming calls professionally

Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams when required

Use the manufacturing system to support planning processes (training provided)

Maintain accurate production records

Raise purchase orders for consumables and packaging

Perform general administrative duties

Ensure work areas remain clean, tidy, and safe

Adhere to Health & Safety and Quality Management System requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Basic PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office and email

Experience with manufacturing systems (preferred, but training provided)

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work effectively within a team and follow established processes

"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ (url removed) ]". - - Jack Jenkins - (phone number removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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