Production Planner

• Strong knowledge of ship repair production processes, methods, safety practices, and product safety assurance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements, resolving technical issues when required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and ERP systems for planning and production management.
• Effective teamwork skills, with the ability to support colleagues, monitor progress, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of production planning, resource estimation, and operational delivery within a ship repair environment.

Translate customer requirements into clearly defined, production-ready work packages that can be seamlessly integrated into project delivery schedules. Leverage technical expertise to accurately assess the labour, materials, and specialist services required for each task, ensuring solutions are practical, achievable, and aligned to project objectives. Proactively coordinate resources, manage dependencies, and utilise business systems and processes to ensure all requirements are prepared, scheduled, and delivered efficiently and on time.

• Develop task breakdown structures and schedules based on customer requirements, production processes, and work dependencies.
• Identify required materials, subcontractors, and services, reviewing supplier quotations to ensure accurate scope and cost coverage.
• Estimate labour hours and resource requirements using production standards, parametric methods, and technical expertise.
• Conduct pre-production planning checks, manage workflow progression through planning boards, and resolve planning issues impacting delivery.
• Maintain and improve planning data, cost estimates, and standard job libraries by creating and updating task lists and parts information.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.