Production Planner
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3116 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and National Express LTD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3116 (Planning, process and production technicians) · 71% match
- Likely 2481 (Quality control and planning engineers) · 13% match
- Possible 3549 (Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified) · 7% match
Ask National Express LTD what the duties are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3116 Planning, process and production technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3549 Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Monday-Friday
Day shift
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our customers manufacturing team. You will take ownership of the master production schedule, balancing customer demand, shop-floor capacity, and material availability to ensure smooth, on-time delivery.
Working closely with procurement, warehouse, and production supervisors, you will turn sales forecasts into actionable daily and weekly build plans while minimizing downtime and excess inventory.
Key Responsibilities
- Master Production Scheduling (MPS): Develop, maintain, and execute the master production schedule based on sales data, lead times, and capacity constraints.
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Work with MRP/ERP systems to track component stock levels and raise timely purchase or work orders.
- Shop-Floor Coordination: Liaise daily with production managers and line supervisors to monitor work order progress and resolve bottlenecks.
- Capacity & Resource Planning: Assess labour, machine utilization, and material readiness, proposing adjustments like overtime or re-sequencing when priorities shift.
- Continuous Improvement: Support lean manufacturing initiatives, reduce waste, and help drive root-cause analysis for any delivery or quality delays.
- Experience: Proven experience as a Production Planner, Materials Planner, or Production Scheduler within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret data, forecast demand, and balance conflicting priorities under tight deadlines.
- Communication: Collaborative team player who can build strong bridges between sales, procurement, and the shop floor.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Planning, process and production technicians (SOC 3116) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~54k in sample- Middle half £29,796–42,276
- Median £35,308
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. National Express LTD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3116 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.