Production Planner
Date: 21 May 2026
Location: Belfast, GB
Job Function: Operations
Business Unit: Andor Technology
At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market‑leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.
We are hiring for a Production Planner who will manage the day‑to‑day tasks of the Production teams to achieve weekly and monthly production targets in line with Strategic Company Plans. This permanent position is based onsite at our Belfast headquarters.
Responsibilities
Manage day‑to‑day tasks of the Production teams to achieve weekly and monthly production targets in line with Strategic Company Plans.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 4 GCSEs to grade “C” or above, including Mathematics and English.
* Experience in a planning / scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience using databases.
* Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post; applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.
Benefits
Oxford Instruments Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle.
Health & Wellbeing: Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon, and UnMind), Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year.
Money & Lifestyle: Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme, Give as You Earn, Employee discount scheme, Free Parking Onsite.
Career: Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, Service awards, LinkedIn Learning, Learning & development programmes.
Work Life Balance: 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays, Lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
Equality & Diversity
Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under‑represented therefore, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks.
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