The Role
Plans metal fabrication projects by creating manufacturing instructions, method sheets, cutting lists, drawings, timesheets, and technical data. Programs CNC machinery, orders materials through an ERP system, coordinates with stakeholders, meets production deadlines and KPIs, and supports continuous improvement. The role requires fabrication or welding knowledge, technical information analysis, strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Metal Fabrication Project Planner to join our successful team at our head office in York.
As a Metal Fabrication Project Planner, you’ll be responsible for the creation and delivery of manufacturing information to all areas of the production and site. Producing detailed accurate, complete, and timely bespoke data and associated information to support both the Hire and Sales businesses in the UK and Europe.
IMPORTANT - ***To be considered for this role you must have Metal Fabrication practical experience***
Role Details:
• Annual Salary of up to £38,000 – Depending on experience.
• Role based: New Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9PT – You will need to live locally and be able to travel to our offices.
• Permanent
• Annual on target bonus of 2.5%
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
As a Metal Fabrication Project Planner, you’ll be responsible for the creation and delivery of manufacturing information to all areas of the production and site. Producing detailed accurate, complete, and timely bespoke data and associated information to support both the Hire and Sales businesses in the UK and Europe.
IMPORTANT - ***To be considered for this role you must have Metal Fabrication practical experience***
Role Details:
• Annual Salary of up to £38,000 – Depending on experience.
• Role based: New Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9PT – You will need to live locally and be able to travel to our offices.
• Permanent
• Annual on target bonus of 2.5%
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
In this role you will be required to:
• Give written instruction and associated details to enable the manufacture of metal fabrication components and assemblies.
• Create detailed method sheets and cutting lists to manufacture metal fabricated components.
• Experience in programming CNC machines to produce metal components (RADAN experience is an advantage).
• Collate technical information from various functions and areas, liaising and communicating effectively with key stakeholders.
• Producing accurate electronic manufacturing drawings, working to production deadlines.
• Order relevant materials through the ERP system, ensuring all KPIs and deadlines are consistently met.
• Create detailed timesheets outlining activities required to complete component manufacture.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Organising your own workload while working on a project ensuring all your KPIs are met.
• Create detailed method sheets and cutting lists to manufacture metal fabricated components.
• Experience in programming CNC machines to produce metal components (RADAN experience is an advantage).
• Collate technical information from various functions and areas, liaising and communicating effectively with key stakeholders.
• Producing accurate electronic manufacturing drawings, working to production deadlines.
• Order relevant materials through the ERP system, ensuring all KPIs and deadlines are consistently met.
• Create detailed timesheets outlining activities required to complete component manufacture.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Organising your own workload while working on a project ensuring all your KPIs are met.
Our Ideal Candidate
• Some experience working in metal fabrication/welding within the construction or manufacturing industry.
• CNC programming experience, RADAN
• Strong ability to gather, analyse, and interpret technical information from multiple sources.
• An understanding of BS EN 1090
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Qualification – A levels, HNC in fabrication and welding or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in the fabrication and welding or building industry.
• Excellent practical skills and the ability to learn at pace.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to build relationships across the business.
• Apprenticeship in metal fabrication/welding (desirable).
• CAD and/or Revit experience (desirable).
Skills
• CNC programming experience, RADAN
• Strong ability to gather, analyse, and interpret technical information from multiple sources.
• An understanding of BS EN 1090
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Qualification – A levels, HNC in fabrication and welding or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in the fabrication and welding or building industry.
• Excellent practical skills and the ability to learn at pace.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to build relationships across the business.
• Apprenticeship in metal fabrication/welding (desirable).
• CAD and/or Revit experience (desirable).
Skills
Clear Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Procedural Compliance, Construction Literacy, Attention to Detail, Quality Control, Cost Management, Reporting and Documentation, Safety Standards.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled
Benefits & Opportunities
• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
About
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.Portakabin is a Disability Confident Committed and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and to the fair and consistent treatment of all current and prospective colleagues.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and value the contribution that diverse experiences bring to our teams.Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes where required. If you need any additional support or experience any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on [email protected]
Skills Required
- Some experience in metal fabrication or welding within the construction or manufacturing industry
- Experience programming CNC machines to produce metal components
- Understanding of BS EN 1090
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret technical information from multiple sources
- Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills
- Excellent planning, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures and meet production deadlines and KPIs
- A levels, HNC in fabrication and welding, or equivalent
- RADAN experience
- Apprenticeship in metal fabrication or welding
- CAD and/or Revit experience
- Ability to live locally and travel to the York office
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The Company
What We Do
Portakabin is a market-leading manufacturer specializing in modular and portable building solutions, offering a range of buildings for hire and sale across sectors like education, healthcare, and commercial. They provide services including planning, design, and project management.
