Material Planner

Purpose of the Role

As part of the Production Engineering & Control Team, you will learn how to program

laser and plasma cutting machines, and plan material allocation to ensure maximum

efficiency and minimum wastage of raw material. You will also liaise with Production

Supervisors to ensure that material is present and allocated to the correct jobs,

reporting any discrepancy to Purchasing and Production Management. All required

training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with and creating cutting programs for laser and plasma machines (after

training)

• Planning material allocation

• Tracking and managing material stock and offcut allocation

• Loading and releasing shop orders into MRP system

• Printing and collating routing sheets and drawings for issue to Machine Shop

• Supporting Production Planning, Engineering & Control Team members with

general duties as required

• Collating production timings & costings for routings 

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of Engineering and Manufacturing environments and processes

• Ability to read technical drawings (basic understanding as a minimum)

• Proficient with computer and IT systems including Excel

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn bespoke tasks

• Knowledge of general Health & Safety principles and practices in a heavy

industrial environment

Terms & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent contract

• Working hours: 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 13:00 Friday

• 25 Days Holiday Entitlement plus Bank Holidays

• Onsite parking

• Pension scheme