Job Description

About PCE Automation -

For over 60 years, we've led UK automation and manufacturing, using cutting-edge technology to provide tailored solutions to global challenges. Based in Beccles, Suffolk, our expert team is known for innovation and high-quality 'turnkey' systems that assemble, test, pack, and deliver products to world-class standards.

PCE received the Kings Award for Enterprise 2023 for our contributions to innovation within the Ocular sector. Having won the Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2020 for international trade, winning the inaugural King's Awards gives PCE very special notoriety.

Our core belief is that 'Our people make it happen,' which is why we ensure our employees feel valued. We offer an additional range of

benefits

, including:

Company events

Team Building Activities

25 days annual holiday

Discretionary Annual bonus

Attendance Bonus

Referral bonus

Reward Scheme

Sick Pay

Flexible working

Training & upskilling

Study Support

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Festive season Hamper

Pension scheme

Pension advise sessions

On-site parking

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a Service Support Engineer at our location in Beccles.

What does this role include?

An accomplished and highly motivated individual to join the Planning team at PCE Automation. The role will involve assisting with planning processes and working closely with teams across multiple sites in Beccles, Suffolk, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, and Clondalkin, Dublin. You will interact with various systems such as the Factory Master ERP system, Mondays.com, and Orchestrate planning software to ensure accurate data entry and communication.

What skills and experience are required?

Responsibilities:

The following list is an indication of the responsibilities that the Planning Administrator is expected to undertake. The list is not exhaustive and is intended as guidance only.

Provide administrative support for planning and production (creating boards on

Monday.com, inputting work hours, adding parts to manufacturing boards, and printing drawings/route cards).

Coordinate with department managers and team leaders to gather information for

detailed resource planning and project scheduling.

Assist the planning team in creating schedules for multiple ongoing projects.

Monitor resource capacity and respond to shopfloor data (e.g., NCRs, unplanned

absence) by adjusting schedules as necessary.

Serve as a point of contact for the project management team to discuss progress, risks,

and potential delays.

Provide data to support the development and integration of new software/systems and perform CSV imports into the current system.

Produce regular reports on resource utilisation, project milestones, and performance,

and help identify potential delays.

Create and amend work orders as necessary.

Help prioritise and schedule production tasks based on project plans and raw material

availability (whether in stock or requiring procurement).

Work closely with the planning team to address any capacity or resource constraints that could affect production timelines.

Maintain production route requirements within the ERP system.

Communicate clearly and effectively with all departments to ensure smooth coordination.

Assist in the development and maintenance of accurate resource forecasts.

Contribute to the creation of initial build plans for machine production.

Maintain and present workshop layout plans, offering suggestions for layout optimisation.

Requirements:

The following list is an indication of the skills that the successful candidate will possess, in fulfilment of the position.

IT literacy, with proficiency in ERP systems (Factory Master), planning software

(Monday.com, Orchestrate), and Microsoft Excel.

Strong communication and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

Proactive, inquisitive problem-solving approach, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and tools.

Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritise deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.

General Requirements

Identify and understand the requirements of the internal customer.

All round proficiency in communication.

Maintaining a clean paper free working environment.

Keeping up to date with company procedures and news.

Understanding and working with the company's core values.

Compliance with security procedures and health & safety.

Compliance with PCE Automation QMS.

Eligibility Statement:

Please note that this vacancy is only open to candidates who possess the necessary Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. As this vacancy supports our long-term growth plans, we cannot consider candidates on short term or temporary visas.

Thank you for your understanding.

To apply to our team where innovation meets opportunity, and your contributions make a real impact please use the following link;

https://app.staffologyhr.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=5011-E948D15C-9952-4654-AF73-6F3FFAB19FBA&VacancyID=29010-99E2493D-F359-4184-8473-2E5E6DD81E7D

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,761.88-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

As part of our recruitment process, we are required to verify candidate's eligibility to work in the UK. Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person