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Electronics Test Engineer Bedlington Salary Dependent on Experience Our client is the global leader in their sector! They are looking for an Electronics Test Engineer to join test engineering team. Electronics Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities: • Day to day support of production, troubleshooting issues with automated test systems, • Supporting fault finding and breakdown response across production test equipment, • Proactively identifying opportunities to improve current test systems, • Investigating test failures and supporting root cause analysis, • Participating in longer term team improvement projects, • Setting up and maintaining electrical measurement systems, • Designing and constructing test hardware, • Modifying and generating test code to control instrumentation and perform automated testing, • Supporting the introduction of new products into production test, • Supporting commissioning, qualification, and improvement of test equipment, • Developing and maintaining knowledge of production test equipment and processes, • Updating and producing technical documentation, including circuit diagrams, test procedures, and operating instructions, • A keen interest in software programming, such as Labview, CVI, Python, VB (Desirable), • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters (Desirable), • Practical electronics and fault diagnosis skills (Desirable), • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent, • Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels, • Demonstrated organisational, planning and program skills with careful attention to detail, • Have a strong technical bias, with strong problem-solving abilities, • Work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines, • Proactive with a hands-on approach, • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm, • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm, • 25 days annual leave, • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year, • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc, • Cycle to work scheme, • Option to buy shares annually We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.

Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for a Maintenance Technicians to join their growing team! Roles and Responsibilities: • Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment to achieve business targets, • Competent in all Maintenance Engineering principles, • Demonstrate company values through behaviour, • Respond to equipment breakdown, diagnosing and rectifying faults, • Undertake planned preventative maintenance activities, • Perform fault finding on equipment and source parts, • Analyse breakdown causes and instigates corrective actions, • Undertake minor electronic repairs, • Understand the needs of production and make adjustments to ensure good process control and quality, • Set up machines and teach others how to do so, • Participate in Quality Improvement Teams, • Obtain quotations and raise Purchase Requisitions for machine parts, • Keep up to date Preventative Maintenance logs, machine breakdown details, service and repair records, • Undertake risk assessments on a variety of plant and equipment across the site, • BTEC NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship, • HNC in relevant Engineering/Maintenance discipline, • Microsoft Office skills (including Excel, Word and Outlook), • Knowledge of Pneumatics, • SAP experience desirable, • 5+ years outside of apprenticeship experience, • Proven Fault Diagnosis Experience, • Total Planned Maintenance (TPM) knowledge, • Early shift: Monday – Thursday: 06:30am – 14:30pm, Friday: 06:30am – 14:00pm, • Late shift: Monday – Thursday: 14:30pm – 23:00pm, Friday: 14:00pm – 19:30pm We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for an Electronic Test Engineer to join their growing team within the resistors side. Electronic Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities: • Supporting production with the running of automated test equipment, • Setting up and maintaining electrical measurement systems, • Evaluating and interpreting customer test specifications, • Designing and constructing test hardware, • Modifying/generating test code, • Developing an understanding of the production test machinery and becoming the in-house expert on its function and use, • Researching, designing, and developing equipment/processes to optimise productivity and workflow, • Updating/producing technical documentation such as circuit diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions, • Identifying and procuring new test equipment, • Providing training to / and supporting production operators, • Working with Quality to develop golden samples required for day-to-day checks on machines, • HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent, • Relevant experience in an electronics production environment, • Good fault diagnosis skills down to component level, • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters, • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team, but able to tackle solo projects when needed, • A keen interest in software programming (Labview, CVI, Python, VB, C++), • Knowledge of remote Instrumentation Control, • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm, • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm, • 25 days annual leave, • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year, • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc, • Cycle to work scheme, • Option to buy shares annually, • Flexi time, • Free parking Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.

Morson Technical Services are currently seeking an Aircraft HUMS Controller to be based at RNAS Yeovilton on a permanent basis. JOB PURPOSE, ACTIVITIES AND TASKS - The Wildcat HUMS Controller is responsible to the RNAS Yeovilton Wildcat MTP for the provision of Wildcat Vibration analysis (VA) and Wildcat Health Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) support through control of the Vibration Health Usage Centre (VHUC). Provisioning of level 2 advice to Wildcat squadrons, LWPT, 1710 NAS and Engineering Management on Wildcat HUMs aircraft health, transmission vibration monitoring, aircraft vibration and RTB diagnostic matters and associated VA equipment in accordance with MAM-P. Reporting of any potential vibration issues to engineering management highlighted through 2nd level or 3rd level data analysis IAW MAM-P and AP101C-1500-2(NA)1 SPS 004. Employing or supervising the use of specialist vibration collection and analysis techniques in accordance with CIETP Chap 18 The maintenance and control of Wildcat aircraft vibration histories IAW MAM-P Chap 5.4 and 5.5 and AP101C-1500-2(NA)1 SPS 004 for: Vibration test results Vibration and Health monitoring trends HUMs incremental feedback to level 1 users HUC specialist liaison with VA agencies, LWPT and industry for Wildcat aircraft, IAW MAMP-01, Chap 5.5 Processing and passing Wildcat annual Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recording (CVFDR) downloads to a body nominated by Wildcat PT IAW AP101C-1500-2(NA)1 SPS 004 for analysis of correct recording and CV validity. Informing end user as to status of their aircraft and any rectification required. Notifying Engineering Management of any inconsistencies or inaccuracies in VA equipment or software, or other problems affecting the completion of the VA task. The physical security of the VCC/HUC and security and control of all publications, soft data backups, VA databases, VA data transfer devices, VA aircraft equipment, VA IT systems and associated equipment and all VA documentation held in accordance with JSP440. Control of all VCC and HUMS equipment, software standards specially including: Administration and control of Helicopter Vibration Control Ground Station (HVGS) database for Wildcat and the forwarding of any significant data (MIG). Administration and control of existing VA data transfer media and procedures in accordance with JSP 440. Control and co-ordinating the holding, maintenance and rectification of Unit VA equipment. Attend HUMs system and policy development Working Groups as the Wildcat representative. Assist 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line engineering effort by carrying out Wildcat aircraft VA tasking when VCC / HUC VA primary tasks permit. Notify relevant Engineering Management of any aircraft or equipment fault of a serious nature that might warrant a fleet check or further reporting action, or of any VA events that is likely to render Army aircraft “off-state”. Practice and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Ensuring the positive promotion of Flight Safety and Human Factors awareness. Ensuring compliance with the Equal Opportunity and Diversity legislation and HSE procedures. Platform Continuing Airworthiness. As contracted, work under the airworthiness directives issued by the Wildcat PT and the respective FLC Continuing Airworthiness Management organisation (CAMOs). The WIST Engineering HUC Controller has an additional role to support the relevant FLC CAMO function iaw their respective Continuing Airworthiness Management Expositions (CAME's). KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Qualified to at least ONC in aeronautical engineering having served an aviation engineering apprenticeship and have worked as a manager in military aviation engineering with 3rd signature authorisation level experience for at least 2 years, or (where no ONC or equivalent is held) with relevant experience to 3rd signature level authorisation, with a minimum 5 years' experience. Successfully completed the necessary HUMS courses to demonstrate competency in: HUMS Awareness HUMS Admin HUMS Analysis A full HUMS understanding of: First Level - Operating Units Second Level - HUC A full understanding of all aspects of Military aircraft engineering and documentation. A full understanding of Military aircraft operation in base and field locations. Current and competent in the use of GOLDesp. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for an Electronic Test Engineer to join their growing team within the resistors side. Electronic Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities: • Supporting production with the running of automated test equipment, • Setting up and maintaining electrical measurement systems, • Evaluating and interpreting customer test specifications, • Designing and constructing test hardware, • Modifying/generating test code, • Developing an understanding of the production test machinery and becoming the in-house expert on its function and use, • Researching, designing, and developing equipment/processes to optimise productivity and workflow, • Updating/producing technical documentation such as circuit diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions, • Identifying and procuring new test equipment, • Providing training to / and supporting production operators, • Working with Quality to develop golden samples required for day-to-day checks on machines, • Overseeing the calibration and controlling the movement of test equipment within production Electronic Test Engineer Ideal Candidate: • HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent, • Relevant experience in an electronics production environment, • Good fault diagnosis skills down to component level, • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters, • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team, but able to tackle solo projects when needed, • A keen interest in software programming (Labview, CVI, Python, VB, C++), • Knowledge of remote Instrumentation Control, • Practical electronics skills Working Hours and Benefits: • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm, • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm, • 25 days annual leave, • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year, • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc, • Cycle to work scheme, • Option to buy shares annually, • Flexi time, • Free parking Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

Chisholm Bookmakers is a family run business established in the 1950s with 32 betting shops located throughout the North East of England and Cumbria. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Text Operator to join our Studio team based at our Company Head Office in Ashington. Within this role, you will be assisting the team to maintain and operate the retail and interactive data systems . The opportunity will also be available to carry out tasks in our audio department to ensure the efficient operation of our shop broadcast by providing our customers with betting and sporting information. A good knowledge of sports and betting practices would be an asset, however full training will be given. Main duties and responsibilities: To assist with the data entry of betting events. To assist with the data entry of results and settlement of betting events. To assist with the content and display of the screen system. To assist with the monitoring of betting markets. To assist with queries and referrals from betting office staff, staff from other company internal departments and external customers. Operate equipment and software to broadcast betting and sporting information. Requirements: A high level of attention to detail. Highly organised. Computer / Software skills. Data input accuracy. The ability to work to tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills. Be able to work both independently as well as part of a team. Strong customer service skills. Working Pattern Part time 25 hours per week. The Studio team work on a shift system which will include working evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our starting rate of pay is £12.96 per hour, rising to £13.16 after training. Applicants must be aged 18 or over. TPBN1_UKTJ

We’re recruiting a detail?oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join a centralised payroll team on a 6 month FTC. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you’ll deliver accurate, end to end in house payroll services across eight UK payrolls, ensuring full statutory compliance and supporting continuous improvement across the function. Key Responsibilities • Deliver end to end monthly payroll processing for multiple UK payrolls, • Calculate employee pay, including statutory payments and adjustments, • Manage pension submissions, • Prepare and submit RTI returns and ensure ongoing HMRC compliance, • Submit employee payments via NatWest, • Produce and distribute payslips, P45s and statutory reports (P11D, PSA), • Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met, • Maintain and update payroll and Time & Attendance systems, • Respond professionally to payroll queries and resolve discrepancies, • Maintain accurate employee payroll records, • Complete statutory and third-party reporting, • Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure smooth payroll operations, • Support internal and external audits and regular payroll reviews Skills, Experience & Attributes • Proven experience within UK payroll administration, ideally in a shared service or multi?payroll environment, • Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance, • Confident using payroll systems, T&A software and Microsoft Excel, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines, • Discreet, trustworthy and confident handling sensitive information Working Pattern & Benefits • Full-time, • Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday 8:00–13:00, • Enhanced benefits package, • Possibility of contract extension / permanent Hybrid working available Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

The Company Our client is a market leader in the engineering sector. Due to growth, they now require a Master Scheduler. The Role • This new role is responsible for the scheduling of all projects across facilities., • An experienced planner with a strong ability to analyse and interpret production capacity, ensuring resources, labour and equipment are effectively aligned with operational demand., • Working closely with the Project Engineers on projects by maintaining detailed project plans, tracking milestones, and ensuring schedule accuracy throughout the project lifecycle., • Proven capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Responsible for laying out the framework that guides a project’s progression from initiation to completion., • Identification and segregation of different tasks that make up a project, setting milestones and deadlines and monitoring progress., • Ensuring that a project is completed efficiently and on time, while staying within budget constraints., • Create plans that outline the steps and resources required including forming a documented roadmap and timeline to follow, which helps to ensure that the project progresses smoothly and on schedule., • In partnership with Sales, produce the most accurate capacity forecast plausible from given market data., • Leads the cross-functional process which aligns resources on optimal use of future manufacturing capacity on a long-term planning horizon., • Develops and maintains the master schedule to establish the timing of operations and determine how to load the factory by means which best satisfies customer needs., • Communicates master schedule status and actions to drive timely resolution of issues that are affecting schedule execution., • Expedite operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions., • Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed., • Create and maintain various reports and tools to effectively track KPI metrics related to manufacturing and production performance to plan., • Ensure Health and Safety procedures are adhered to at all times, actively promote good HSE practices. The Person • Preferable a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field., • Prior experience as a Planner or in a similar role., • Proficiency in scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)., • Strong knowledge of manufacturing, project management and customer service., • Experience of material management, planning and/or scheduling experience in a manufacturing/project environment., • Experience using ERP software and a demonstrated understanding of the MS-Office Suite of productivity tools., • Experience with critical path and resource management analysis., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Flexibility and adaptability within role to meet the demands of changing Operational and Organisational needs. The Benefits • You will be working for a well-established growing employer., • An excellent salary., • A good pension scheme., • A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment., • The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices

Warehouse Operative Bedlington £24,445 Per Annum + Pay increase after probation Our client are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join their team on a day shift role, working 5 days a week. Warehouse Operative Roles and Responsibilities: • Process all stock goods to ensure timely delivery is achieved, • Provide feedback and engagement on continuous improvement to minimise non valued added activity, • Ensure on time dispatch of all orders, elimination of packing errors and ensure stock accuracy, • Loading and unloading deliveries, • Picking and packing orders, • Maintaining inventory records, • Using IT and ERP systems, • Housekeeping to ensure warehouse remains organised Warehouse Operative Ideal Candidate will have: • Warehouse experience, • Forklift Experience, • Good IT systems and SAP experience (Desirable), • Understanding of 5s principles (Desirable) Working Hours • 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday, • 08:00 – 13:00pm Friday Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website ja

Maintenance Technician Bedlington Competative Salary + Shift Enhancement Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for a Maintenance Technicians to join their growing team! Roles and Responsibilities: • Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment to achieve business targets, • Competent in all Maintenance Engineering principles, • Demonstrate company values through behaviour, • Respond to equipment breakdown, diagnosing and rectifying faults, • Undertake planned preventative maintenance activities, • Perform fault finding on equipment and source parts, • Analyse breakdown causes and instigates corrective actions, • Undertake minor electronic repairs, • Understand the needs of production and make adjustments to ensure good process control and quality, • Set up machines and teach others how to do so, • Participate in Quality Improvement Teams, • Obtain quotations and raise Purchase Requisitions for machine parts, • Keep up to date Preventative Maintenance logs, machine breakdown details, service and repair records, • Undertake risk assessments on a variety of plant and equipment across the site, • Ensure that safe working practices are always adopted Ideal Candidate: • BTEC NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship, • HNC in relevant Engineering/Maintenance discipline, • Microsoft Office skills (including Excel, Word and Outlook), • Knowledge of Pneumatics, • SAP experience desirable, • 5+ years outside of apprenticeship experience, • Proven Fault Diagnosis Experience, • Total Planned Maintenance (TPM) knowledge, • Knowledge of Pneumatics, • Strong attention to detail, capable of problem solving and decision making Working Hours and Benefits • Early shift: Monday – Thursday: 06:30am – 14:30pm, Friday: 06:30am – 14:00pm, • Late shift: Monday – Thursday: 14:30pm – 23:00pm, Friday: 14:00pm – 19:30pm, • Shift premiums are 17.57% for the Early shift and 22.97% for the Late shift Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

Electronics Test Engineer Bedlington Salary Dependent on Experience Our client is the global leader in their sector! They are looking for an Electronics Test Engineer to join test engineering team. Electronics Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities: • Supporting day to day production, troubleshooting issues with automated test systems, • Identify opportunities to improve current test system, • Analysis of test failures, • Participating in longer term team projects, • Setup and maintain electrical measurement systems, • Design and construct test hardware, • Modify/generate test code to control instrumentation and perform automated testing, • Develop an understanding of the production test machinery, • Update/produce technical documentation such as circuit diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions, • Provide training and support to production operator Electronics Test Engineer Ideal Candidate: • A keen interest in software programming, such as Labview, CVI, Python, VB (Desirable), • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters (Desirable), • Practical electronics and fault diagnosis skills (Desirable), • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent, • Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels, • Demonstrated organisational, planning and program skills with careful attention to detail, • Have a strong technical bias, with strong problem-solving abilities, • Work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines, • Proactive with a hands-on approach, • A good level of competence with MS Office applications for documentation and presenting reports Working Hours and Benefits: • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm, • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm, • 25 days annual leave, • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year, • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc, • Cycle to work scheme, • Option to buy shares annually, • Flexi time, • Free parking Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

Production Planner Bedlington, Northumberland Competitive Salary + Benefits + Lunchtime Finish on Fridays! We at JKR are recruiting a Production Planner for a growing and extremely busy manufacturing company! The Production Planner will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of production processes by planning production schedules, managing stock levels and optimising workflows. This role is responsible for generating production plans and working collaboratively with stakeholders to plan production that meets customer demands and supports internal KPIs. Production Planner Key Responsibilities: * Sales and operations planning helps predict all facets of supply and demand to improve production scheduling, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, management, financial planning and budgeting * Prepare demand forecasts using knowledge of budgets, targets, sales and production plans * Develop production schedules and co-ordinate production capacity planning * Support contract review process and generate order acknowledgements based on production plan * Collaborate with various departments, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, procurement and customer services to ensure seamless operations * Monitor inventory levels and maintain stock levels to meet customer demands * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall productivity and reduce waste * Support accurate and timely control of production data * Actively contribute to achievement of department goals and performance targets * Proactively identify and highlight critical schedule risks and support mitigation actions in a timely manner * Awareness of the impact of planning on safety, quality and cost considerations Production Planner Core Requirements: * Worked in a Production Planner role or similar * Experience with MRP / ERP systems * Ability to troubleshoot and develop practical solutions * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Well-organised with the ability to manage time and tasks effectively * Excellent attention to detail * Confident in the use of Microsoft Office software Production Planner Benefits: * Enhanced pension contributions * Healthcare cashback plan * Employee assistance programme * Site incentive plan * Financial wellbeing benefit * Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers * Cycle to Work Scheme * Discounted RAC membership * Discounted Gym membership * 5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays * A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability The working hours are 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-1pm on Fridays. Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you