About the Company
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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