Assistant Production Planner

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Production Planner

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base, Onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £35,000 dependent on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

To assist the Production Planners with planning operations which will include taking a proactive role with the use of the Work Management Tool. To undertake low level planning tasks using pre-existing libraries in both Change Request and Work Package format. Additional duties include but not limited to – sourcing documents, creating work packs, checking/updating locations, document references and work instructions, ensuring suitability to complete the task. All documents should be ready for production and controls in place according to the current process.

Core duties:

• Liaise with stakeholders to gather all required information for effective planning activities
• Undertake low-level planning tasks using existing libraries in CR and Work Package formats
• Ensure prerequisites are met for Service Orders to progress through required sign-off stages
• Support all Planning Team areas as requested by the Planning Operations Manager
• Raise Change Request Notifications as directed

Essential Skills:

• Experience in production planning or control environments preferred
• Able to accurately interpret technical instructions and documentation
• Good attention to detail with functional knowledge of manufacturing environments
• PC literate; proficient in Excel and Access, and able to use ERP systems independently
• Awareness of H&S and environmental regulations, with commitment to safe working practices

The Production Planning team:

You will be working alongside a diverse team of other assistant planners & production planners. This is a fast paced, exciting environment and team to be a part of. You will be ensuring all materials are available for exciting platforms like the QEC & T-45’s. There is scope for progression and development within the role and the business as a whole.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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