Overview
This organisation is a long-established UK manufacturer and part of a global engineering group with a proud family-owned heritage. With roots going back more than a century, the group is recognised worldwide for its focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Employees are encouraged to bring fresh ideas, work collaboratively, and live by the companys values: Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Flexibility, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, and Sustainability.
The Opportunity
The Sub-contractor Planner plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. This position offers the chance to work at the heart of the planning team - coordinating vehicle sub-contract work, ensuring compliance, and building strong relationships with both subcontractors and internal teams.
Its a role where no two days are the same, and where organisational skills and problem-solving make a real difference.
What the Role Involves
* Planning and scheduling vehicle sub-contract work in line with customer requirements and service levels.
* Allocating jobs to approved subcontractors based on availability, capability, and location.
* Monitoring progress and keeping everything on track to meet deadlines.
* Keeping accurate records of subcontractor performance and job status.
* Working closely with internal teams such as Sales, Finance, PDI, and Depots to ensure smooth workflow.
* Making sure all subcontracted work complies with safety, legal, and company standards.
* Quickly addressing any issues or delays with professionalism and focus.
* Supporting the onboarding and vetting of new subcontractors.
* Helping to introduce new planning software to improve scheduling and reporting.
* Providing regular performance updates and reports to management.
Quality & Environmental Responsibility
The Sub-contractor Planner helps ensure that quality and environmental standards are met, and that all procedures and records are maintained to the highest level.
What Were Looking For
* Background in logistics or coordination roles
* Experience working with contractors and customers (advantageous)
* Ability to interpret and communicate data clearly
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a supportive team within a respected international group. The role offers:
* A chance to take ownership of planning activities and see the direct results of your work
* Involvement in developing new processes and tools for smarter scheduling
* A role with variety, responsibility, and daily collaboration across departments
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