How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Production Planner
Manufacturing Planner
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference.
What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that shape tomorrow, not just today.
About Roke
Roke is a world-class technology and engineering consultancy. Roke delivers advanced research, development services and products to high-profile clients with varied and complex problems to solve.
The Role
You will be the point of contact in the business for planning the manufacture of our products.
- Liaise with cross-departmental stakeholders to understand manufacturing needs
- Undertake materials planning and ensure materials reach production on time
- Manage work in progress, inventory usage, stock takes, and document issuance for the production team
Primary Job Purpose
- Ensure all customer product orders are realised with On-Time Delivery In Full
- Plan workload, materials, and tooling for all build demands
- Raise external requirements for subcontractors and suppliers
- Liaise with Sales and Programme Management to ensure production plans are aligned
- Liaise with Supply Chain and Engineering for materials planning
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret and review MRP recommendations before order placement
- Work with Supply Chain to ensure timely purchase requisitions and on-time deliveries
- Monitor job status with production and procurement teams
- Collaborate with Commercial, Support and Project Management teams for updates on stock, orders, and improvements
- Work with Engineering teams to maintain system compliance with change notices
- Liaise with Finance for end-of-month cycle counting, WIP reporting, and material audits
- Identify and support improvements in MRP material planning
- Provide support on MRP-related issues and timely replenishment of consumables
- Ensure full compliance with Roke’s policies and procedures
- Act as a backup for the Manufacturing Manager when required
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Health, Safety and Environment
Your responsibilities include:
- Practising reasonable care for your health and safety, and that of others affected by work
- Following Company Health & Safety policies and reporting risks immediately
- Using equipment safely and informing your manager of any hazards
- Adhering to HS&E procedures and reporting environmental impacts
All employees must prioritise safety and work collaboratively with their line manager to maintain these standards.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
- Degree qualification (preferred)
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
- Relevant A-Levels (or equivalent) in STEM or engineering-based subjects
- Strong computer literacy
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 3+ years’ experience as a planner in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with MRP tools (e.g., SAP or IFS – advantageous)
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques
- Managing a small/medium manufacturing team (advantageous)
Personal Attributes, Values and Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow structured processes
- Work effectively under tight deadlines
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Relentless accuracy in record-keeping
Why Join Roke?
- Competitive salary with access to flexible benefits:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Savings and Protection
- Life, Leisure and Entertainment
- Engaging community: Join interest-based groups, share ideas, and collaborate on tools, technologies, and techniques
- Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion – fostering a creative and supportive work environment
- Support for all employees, including those with additional needs
Security
Due to position requirements, candidates must be eligible for SC clearance, meaning they must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
Next Steps
Ready to make your mark? Apply now by submitting an up-to-date CV. Join us as we shape tomorrow’s technologies today.
See more about Roke → www.roke.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location