Production Planning Administrator (apprentice)

About the role

Production Planning Administrator (Apprentice) 🚀

Who we are:

We're LB Bentley, and we're all about pushing the boundaries of subsea valve technology. 🌊 We're leaders in high-quality, precision-engineered solutions that make a real difference globally. Our team is packed with passionate pros who love creating awesome, custom products. We're a collaborative bunch, big on inclusivity, where everyone's input is genuinely valued. 🤔💡 Learning and growing are key here – we make sure you've got the skills to kill it in your role. We encourage taking initiative, thinking outside the box, and driving positive change. 🎉 Joining LB Bentley means joining a dynamic, supportive crew that's committed to making the impossible, possible. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you'll find your path to growth. If you want a place that respects your skills, backs your ambitions, and lets your work shine, LB Bentley is it. ✨

What you'll do:

As our Commercial Apprentice in the Planning department, you'll be the backbone for our Planning team, handling essential admin tasks. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, includes:

• Getting essential documents ready and out to our shop floor heroes. 📄
• Keeping our shop floor teams in the loop on any engineering updates. 📢
• Crafting those crucial weekly planning schedules and flagging any order delays. 🗓️
• Helping the planning teams speed up our order delivery times. ⚡
• Joining in on our planning meetings and contributing your fresh perspective. 🤝

What you'll need:

• A proactive, "can-do" attitude. 💪
• Super sharp attention to detail and killer organizational skills. 🧠
• Awesome communication skills – you can talk the talk! 🗣️
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office packages. 💻

What we offer:

At LB Bentley, it's more than just a paycheck. You're joining a business that lives and breathes quality and innovation. We empower you to be your true self at work. Plus, we’ve got a sweet lineup of rewards and benefits:

• Salary exchange Company pension scheme (7% Company/5% employee contribution) 💰
• Uncapped employee gain share scheme 📈
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays ☀️
• Life Assurance (3x your salary) 🛡️
• Health Care Scheme 🩺
• Peer to peer recognition scheme 🙌
• Early finish on Fridays! 😎
• Christmas shut-down! 🎄

And to make your LB Bentley life even sweeter:

• A kickass Works Partnership & Social Committee. 🎉
• Access to free independent financial advice. 💸
• An Employee Assistance Programme for whatever life throws at you. 🆘
• Rewards for referring awesome people to us. 🌟

Apply now and you could be part of our epic community of colleagues!

Equal Opportunities:

At Severn Group, our values guide us in everything we do. We know that being a diverse and inclusive employer is crucial to our success. We welcome applications from absolutely everyone and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. 🌍❤️

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and issue documentation to shop floor teams
• Keep shop-floor teams updated on Engineering changes
• Create weekly planning schedules and identify changes to behind-schedule orders
• Support planning teams in reducing scheduled time of delivery for orders
• Attend planning meetings

Skills