Assistant Planner, Assistant Planner

Apply for the Assistant Planner role at Pilgrim’s Europe – Moy Park, Dungannon
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This position supports the Planning function and requires strong communication, ownership of tasks, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive pay
• Permanent, stable employment
• Working hours:
  
  06:00 – 18:00 (rotational, Team A)
• Week 1:
  Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
  Week 2:
  Wed, Thu
• Supportive, safe working environment

• Release meat codes and production schedules
• Reconcile kill figures from previous days
• Run and communicate daily convenience and primary shortages
• Place and update customers’ orders
• Input carcass balances and update stock availability
• Close historical process orders
• Operate and update fill‑sheet requirements
• Maintain and update weekly production plans
• Monitor PD lines throughout the day
• Manage changes to plans and provide accurate handovers
• Liaise with operations teams and support managers
• Provide accurate daily reports
• Ensure clear communication and follow‑up on outstanding actions

• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong numerical skills
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills
• Confidence to communicate with factory management
• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Desirable experience in planning, administration or production environments (full training provided)

• Responsible and disciplined
• Friendly, approachable, professional
• Willing to take ownership of tasks
• Capable of working independently
• Motivated to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Team‑oriented and cooperative

• Follow company Health & Safety procedures
• Report hazards immediately
• Work safely at all times
• Report any workplace injuries or accidents
• Demonstrate positive behaviours, especially to new staff

We offer full support, training and opportunities to develop within the planning function. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and grow your career with us, apply today and join our friendly team!