Average Planning Manager salary in the UK

Why Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.This role can be based at our Manton 110 or Tamworth site.What you'll be doingWe're looking for a strategic and results-driven Planning Supervisor - Network to lead the design and optimisation of our logistics network. In this role, you'll oversee planning across multiple depots, ensuring we deliver exceptional service to customers while maximising efficiency, safety, and cost performance.You'll lead a high-performing team responsible for routing, resource planning, and network optimisation, playing a critical role in shaping the future of our transport operations.* Lead and develop a team responsible for network routing plans and resource coordination, while holding full accountability for operational performance across assigned depots, ensuring targets for service, cost, safety, and quality are consistently achieved* Drive the development and continuous improvement of transport network plans across multiple depots and customer contracts, optimising routing, trunking flows, and delivery schedules to maximise utilisation, reduce empty miles, and improve overall network balance* Oversee capacity across a fleet of 700+ vehicles, ensuring effective deployment of HGV and LCV assets while maintaining high service levels across diverse customers and delivery channels* Work closely with customer teams to incorporate delivery windows, site constraints, and service expectations into planning, while identifying and delivering cost-saving initiatives without compromising service* Develop and monitor performance through KPIs and dashboards, including vehicle utilisation, route efficiency, and network capacity, while embedding consistent planning standards, governance, and best practice across all depots* Champion inclusion and diversity, acting as a role model and ensuring commitments are actively supported and delivered* Commit the necessary focus and resources to achieve diversity and inclusion goalsWhat we're looking forAt Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.* Proven experience within fleet, transport, or a similar operational role* Strong understanding of transport and warehousing best practices* Qualified Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) holder* Demonstrated ability to lead through others across multiple sites* Experience managing labour, budgets, and overall operational performance* Excellent operational, commercial, and safety awareness* Confident decision-maker with the resilience to manage competing priorities* Clear capability and aspiration to progress into an Area Depot Manager roleWhat you'll get in return* Competitive salary and job-related benefits* Holidays* Competitive matched pension contribution* Life insurance up to 4x salary* Company share save scheme* Greencore Qualifications* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Job Title: Production Planning EngineerLocation: ManchesterSalary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum dependent on experienceJob Type: Full Time, PermanentWorking Hours: 36 hrs per week Mon-FriDo you have experience of production planning, co-ordination and management of manufacturing operations in a high quality engineering environment ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.Based in Manchester we are currently recruiting for a Planning Engineer on a permanent basis to join our expanding Planning Department. We have a wide variety of prestigious clients on some of the most exciting Military and Civil aviation training engineering projects around the world and this role will be instrumental in developing this area of our business.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCheck and review engineering and planning data and comment as appropriate.Attend and contribute to production & planning reviews both internally & externally.Attend project and progress reviews to monitor progress & identify pertinent issues and actions.Identify engineering changes or modified requirements within the manufacturing system and record appropriate changes.Process & maintain data within the Companies manufacturing including transferring of data in and out of the system.Maintain & create parts, part no, descriptions and inventory details for both Stock & Control Materials and Parts.Maintain & create bill of materials based upon the engineering data produced from the Project & Design departments.Prepare the project budgets to enable the contract to be raised on the manufacturing system.Produce estimates & assign working times from Project budget allocations and monitor the booked times.Plan manufacturing activities and production routes for parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies.Operate resource / capacity planning activities to manage the manufacturing environment for best efficiency.Liaise with clients and suppliers where required.About you:Key Requirements:Proven efficient Planning Experience within a manufacturing environment.Effective management, negotiation and problem solving skills.You thrive in deadline driven environments.Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.Competent user of Microsoft Packages e.g. Word, Excel, OutlookExperienced in MRP / ERP systems with it the ability to learn and use EDM's Manufacturing system, Syspro.Effective communication with all internal stakeholders and external customers and suppliers.The ability to self-manage and work under pressure to deliver and thrive in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.Commercially and financially astute with experience of working to budgets and financial targetsAbility to achieve UK security clearance essential.Benefits:Flexible start and finish times1 day a week working from homeSupportive and enjoyable working environmentContinuous Training and developmentCompany Pension25 days holiday + public holidaysLife Insurance following 12 months servicePlease click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Production Planning Coordinator, Production Planning Engineer, Manufacturing Planning Engineer, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Manufacturing Operations Planner, Planning Manager may also be considered.

Job Title: Senior / Principal Town PlannerLocation: Bristol (Hybrid Working)Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their established and growing team in Bristol.This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a key role in delivering high-profile infrastructure and development projects that positively shape communities, support sustainable growth and contribute to a low-carbon future.The CompanyOur client is one of the UK's leading planning consultancies, recognised for its expertise in sustainable infrastructure and development. With a strong presence across the UK and internationally, they work at the forefront of thought leadership in Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation.The Bristol team supports a wide portfolio of major public and private sector clients across energy, water, transport, defence, housing and regeneration. Their collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach enables them to deliver complex projects efficiently and innovatively.The RoleAs a Senior or Principal Town Planner, you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering planning services across a diverse range of markets and sectors.Key ResponsibilitiesActing as Planning Lead on a range of infrastructure and development projects.Managing projects from inception through to consent and beyond, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.Leading and contributing to bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses.Acting as lead consultant on multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating inputs from environmental, engineering and design specialists.Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of consent regimes.Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the wider development of the Planning team.Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for business growth.Engaging with market and client leads to support work winning and strategic development initiatives.You will work within a dynamic, collaborative environment, partnering with professionals across environmental, engineering and design disciplines both in the UK and internationally.About YouWe are seeking an experienced planning professional with a strong technical background and commercial awareness.Essential RequirementsA relevant Planning degree.Experience working within consultancy, local authority or client-side planning environments.Demonstrable experience in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.Strong understanding of Strategic Planning and Planning Policy.Knowledge and experience of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent consent regimes.Experience managing multiple projects and delivering outputs within agreed timescales and budgets.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain and discuss planning issues.Confidence working within multi-disciplinary teams across a variety of sectors and geographies.Demonstrable ability to develop and maintain client relationships.Experience supporting work winning and contributing to business growth initiatives.DesirableRTPI membership (or working towards).Experience acting as Planning Lead on major infrastructure or complex development projects.What's on OfferThe successful candidate will benefit from:Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsGenerous holiday allowanceComprehensive benefits package tailored to individual lifestyle and wellbeingStructured training and professional development opportunitiesClear career progression pathwaysInterested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or