The Project Planner reports to the Operations Director and is responsible for the planning of time, cost and people resources required to deliver new product development projects. The role is highly relational, and the successful candidate must have the ability to build trust with Design Engineers and communicate with a wide range of internal stakeholders to influence successful project outcomes. The role requires someone who thrives on planning and risk identification across a number of projects at any given time. The opportunity: The role has been operating successfully for a number of years providing a solid foundation upon which to build upon. The planner will be responsible for planning throughout the project lifecycle from design to product launch and handover to production. The Company is committed to supporting career progression to Project Manager. The business has a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Ulverston, South Lakes, where the role will be based, as well as having UK offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh therefore a degree of flexibility and some travel may be expected, on an infrequent basis. The benefits: Hybrid flexible working (min. 3 days on-site) Annual profit share based on Company performance Death in service life assurance 6x salary Enhanced Company Sick Pay scheme and Income Protection insurance Scottish Widows pension scheme with generous employer contributions 25 days holiday increasing with length of service Enhanced family leave entitlements Employer-funded health cash plan Job responsibilities: Project planning process is documented, understood and continually reviewed for improvement High level project plans are in place and regularly updated Key stakeholders are kept fully informed of project performance against plans (e.g. risks, costs, decisions required, milestones achieved) Relationship management that builds trust and collaboration Qualifications and experience: Experience of project planning with evidence of influential relationship management in an SME engineering or manufacturing environment. HNC level education or A Level equivalent Experience in budgeting multi-site projects and use of planning software e.g. Wrike would be an advantage. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the desirable criteria as training will be provided. Why work at Tritech?
Our people enjoy solving a variety of technical challenges where everyone trusts each other. Working with us can mean greater job satisfaction, better rewards and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. We operate from a modern state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ulverston, on the Furness peninsula, just off the A590. Tritech welcomes applications from Armed Forces service leavers, veterans, relatives, Reservists and cadet force volunteers.
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