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Production Planner

Job details
Posting date: 22 May 2026
Salary: £35,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Gap Personnel
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Production Planner
Up to £35k per annum
Monday – Friday / General Office Hours
Ellesmere Port

Our client based in the Ellesmere Port area is currently looking for a Production Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.

Performance Objectives
• Review MRP output and manage exceptions.
• Purchase materials.
• Sequence works orders.
• Set weekly production plans.
• Validate material availability.
• Respond to changes in capacity and priorities.
• Support ERP data integrity.
• Implement works order BOM changes.

Person Specification
• Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential.
• Production planning within a manufacturing environment required.
• Familiarity of ERP systems.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and at times high pressurised environments.
• Excellent communicator.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning software.
• Flexibility around working hours.
• Strong ability to multi-task and remain organised.

Benefits
• Holidays - 23 days per year + Bank Holidays increasing with service.
• Business does not work over Christmas.
• No weekend working.
• Pension (auto enrolment).
• Vitality private health care cover.

To apply please send your CV to rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com

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