Were working with a well-established manufacturing client who is looking to strengthen their planning function with the addition of a Production Scheduler / Production Planner.
This is a key role within the operation, responsible for ensuring production activity is planned efficiently, resources are utilised effectively, and customer delivery commitments are met.
The position offers a genuine opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational optimisation within a structured manufacturing environment.
Required experience:
- Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
- Ability to coordinate effectively with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and engineering teams
- Experience monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules to meet delivery requirements
- Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Desirable experience:
- Understanding of quality control standards and how they integrate into production scheduling
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Experience analysing production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
Benefits:
- Salary up to £35,000
- Company canteen
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
If youre an experienced production planner or scheduler looking to join a collaborative manufacturing team with a focus on efficiency and improvement, this is a role well worth considering.
Ian Broadhurst
07734406996
ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chadderton,England
Start: 05/02/2026
Salary / Rate: £35000 per annum
Posted: 2026-02-05 14:34:04
I am recruiting on behalf of a valued manufacturing client for an experienced Senior CAD / CAM Designer Engineer to join their established CAD / CAM department.
This is a permanent, office-based position within a modern, high-volume sheet metal engineering environment, supporting technically demanding projects across retail and lighting sectors.
The role offers long-term stability and will suit a technically capable individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting, is comfortable working to deadlines, and can take ownership of producing accurate manufacturing drawings, CAM-ready data, and supporting BOMs to drive efficient production.
Required experience for a CAD/CAM Design Engineer:
- Extensive sheet metal design experience, with a minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing environment
- Proven proficiency in SolidWorks for the production of manufacturing drawings
- Hands-on experience creating parts for CAM
- Working knowledge of CAM software, with experience of Radan or Amada preferred
- Experience producing bills of materials and supporting quotations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with customers and internal teams
- Good standard of spoken and written English
- Good level of mathematical ability
- A professional work ethic and positive, reliable attitude
Desirable experience:
- Background in lighting product design
- Experience within retail fabrication projects
- Relevant engineering qualifications
What is on offer:
- Salary in the region of £37,500 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- £1,000 signing bonus payable after successful completion of a six-month probation period
- 39-hour working week with structured office-based shift options
- Opportunity to work within a large, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Long-term, stable employment with a reputable engineering business
This is a solid opportunity for an experienced CAD / CAM professional who wants a stable, technically focused role within a well-established manufacturing environment, where accuracy, pace, and experience are genuinely valued.
If you are looking for a role where your output matters and your expertise will be relied upon day to day, I would welcome a confidential discussion.
Ian Broadhurst
Holt Engineering
ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk
07734406996 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chadderton,England
Start: 03/02/2026
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2026-02-03 15:26:04
