Trainee Planning Administrator (Construction / Manufacturing)
About the company
Established in the 1980s, this established manufacturer specialises in concrete products for construction and agricultural applications. The company supplies a range of structural components for building projects, commercial developments and infrastructure works across the UK, combining in-house manufacturing with project delivery and installation services.
Your tasks
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating production schedules, transport and material logistics to ensure customer orders are manufactured and delivered safely and on time. Working closely with internal production teams, external logistics providers and other stakeholders, you will help manage competing priorities, monitor schedules and ensure projects run efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.
This role would suit someone looking to develop a career in planning, with the opportunity to gain experience across production, transport and logistics within an established manufacturing business.
- Coordinate production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed on time
- Plan and manage transport, materials and logistics requirements
- Liaise with internal production teams, external logistics providers and stakeholders
- Monitor schedules and manage competing priorities
- Use Microsoft Planner and Excel to support planning and coordination
- Ensure deliveries are organised safely and efficiently
- Training provided with opportunities for career progression
Requirements
Workington Are you an aspiring Planner looking to join an established manufacturing company where you will receive training and develop your career in production planning, transport and logistics?
The Person
- Admin or similar
- Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Commutable to Workington
What we offer
£26,500 - £30,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression
How to apply
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Trainee Planning Administrator (Construction / Manufacturing)
Reference: BBBH27804
Planner, Trainee, Logistics, Transport, Materials, Scheduling, Manufacturing, Admin, Construction, Microsoft Planner, Excel, Supply Chain, Coordination, Workington, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Carlisle
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.
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