Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Engineering Planner | Normanton role at Howdens 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Engineering Planner | Normanton role at Howdens Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Location | multi-site covering, Normanton, Thorne & Holme on Spalding Moor (Travel required) Contract | Full Time – Permanent Shift | Monday – Friday, 40 Hours Howdens is recruiting an Engineering Planner to join our Engineering team in a days-based role, supporting three specialised \”Make to Order\” manufacturing sites. The primary focus of this position will be to develop, review, and enhance essential planning documentation—including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and training materials. This work is vital to improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and completion of our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes, ultimately driving greater asset reliability and operational uptime. The ideal candidate will bring a strong grasp of engineering processes, a sharp eye for detail, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement. What Can We Offer You As An Engineering Planner Competitive salary and bonus scheme Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays. Lunch vouchers Share save scheme. Exceptional reward and recognition events What Will You Be Doing As An Engineering Planner Develop work packs which contain all the necessary paperwork, reference materials, parts and specialist equipment to complete the task, including pitstops. Develop and manage a closed loop feedback/improvement process for planned tasks. Communication of task to cross functional teams. Host planning meetings for customers to influence planning activities. Assign work orders to the appropriate skill sets and review outcomes. Source and collate tools, parts and equipment required for planned tasks. Provide assistance to engineering stores in producing job kits. Monitor and manage planning KPI’s. What do you need to qualify for the Engineering Planner: Experienced, time-served craftsperson with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. Preferred HND or BEng. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practices, ideally coupled with IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification. Ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex risks and control measures, ensuring understanding across all levels of personnel, from frontline workers to management. Exceptional attention to detail Proven experience applying Lean or Six Sigma methodologies Previous data analysis experience, for the purpose of making improvements. About Howdens Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our ÂŁ2.2 billion sales made last year. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How To Apply We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you. You will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. 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