Portakabin

Project Planner (metal fabrication) - York (must live locally)

Portakabin  •  £35k - £38k/yr  •  Onsite  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Project Planner (metal fabrication) - York (must live locally)

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Department: Design Planning & Master Data

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Head Office

Reporting To: Marc Cocker

Compensation: £35,000 - £38,000 / year

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 Project Planner (metal fabrication) 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.

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.

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
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
Portakabin

About Portakabin

An industry leading modular and offsite construction specialist operating across ten European countries; England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.

With more than 2,200 employees operating across 106 sites, Portakabin offers a wide range of building solutions and services to meet the needs of an ever increasing diverse customer base – from the most challenging interim buildings to landmark architectural schemes.

Portakabin provides the best in quality coupled with bespoke design, available to buy or hire as well as refurbished and site accommodation solutions.

From complex architectural design right through to custom-made interior fittings on completion, Portakabin solutions can be used for almost every application and site for any sized organisation in any sector.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
York, GB
Year Founded
1961
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