Planning Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3HW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26906_1755255209 |
Summary
Planning Assistant
King's Lynn
Commutable from Wisbech, Long Sutton, Downham Market, Swaffham, Fakenham, Heacham
£24,000 - £28,000
Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity available
Benefits:-
- Full-Time or Part-Time work available
- Early finish Friday's
- Progression opportunities
I'm seeking a proactive Planning Assistant to become an integral part of a well-established, close-knit team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Production Planner and other internal departments to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently. As a family-owned manufacturer, they pride themsleves on a strong team spirit, commitment to quality, and dedication to hard work. They're looking for someone who is eager to grow, with genuine opportunities for career progression.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Assist Production Planners with daily scheduling and planning tasks
- Prepare job packs according to production requirements
- Allocate materials and parts for production
- Maintain organised filing systems and keep document scanning up to date
- Answer and direct incoming calls professionally
- Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams when required
- Use the manufacturing system to support planning processes (training provided)
- Maintain accurate production records
- Raise purchase orders for consumables and packaging
- Perform general administrative duties
- Ensure work areas remain clean, tidy, and safe
- Adhere to Health & Safety and Quality Management System requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Basic PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office and email
- Experience with manufacturing systems (preferred, but training provided)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively within a team and follow established processes
"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ jackj@hunterselection.co.uk ]". - - Jack Jenkins - 01908 010 438
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.