Material Planner

Job Description:

Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Rate: £25.00 per hour via FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £18.50 per hour PAYE
Estimated Start Date: January 2026
Contract Duration: 12 months
Extension: Likely – rolling contract
Notice Period: 1 month

As a Material Planner, you will collaborate closely with key suppliers within an automotive manufacturing environment. You will join a team consisting of 2 contractors and 4 permanent employees. The role involves using and troubleshooting MRP systems, as well as supporting production scheduling and capacity management activities.
 
Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas
• General knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management

Work Pattern:

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, fully onsite
• Monday to Thursday: 8am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8am – 1:30pm
• Some flexibility around start and finish times