E3 Recruitment are proudly supporting a globally operating manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Production Planner for a 12 to 18 month contract.

This award-winning organisation was recently ranked as one the top 25 employers world-wide.

Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation, and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.

Based just a few miles from the M1 & M62 motorways in LEEDS, the successful Production Planner will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Pontefract, Castleford, Selby, Wetherby, Dewsbury and Halifax.

Key responsibilities of the Production Planner:

• Expediting various manufacturing issues with a view to staying on-track and maintaining the on-time delivery of the order


• Accurate maintenance of Schedules, Processes and Plans in SAP


• Support a variety of colleagues & departments in attaining up to date progress information


• Regular involvement with process improvement techniques and activities


• Review and ensure purchase requisitions are placed on time to support the schedules

For the Production Planner position, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess the following:

• Previous experience working in a similar role such as Expeditor, Scheduler, Scheduler or similar, ideally within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment


• Strong computer skills with experience using and MRP system (ideally SAP but others will be considered)

Working Hours of the Production Planner:

37.5 Hours per week with flexible start time offered.

• Core Hours: 10:00 - 15:30 Monday to Thursday / 10:00 to 14:30 Friday


• Earliest Start: 07:00

In return, the successful Production Planner will receive:

• Renumeration: Up to £32,000.00 per annum / £18.19 per hour


• Contract Length: 12 months+


• Excellent opportunity to gain some experience working for a highly respected, globally operating organisation


• Holiday Entitlement: 33 days per annum (pro-rata)


• Access to onsite subsidised canteen and gym

To apply for the Production Planner position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV.

Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.