Work Planner

You ensure that our workshop is always one step ahead.

About us

Hencon Forestry is the leading specialist in advanced forestry machinery and equipment. As the official importer of John Deere forestry machinery, we serve customers in the Netherlands and parts of Germany. Our machines are designed to work efficiently, sustainably and safely in the natural environment. When standard solutions are not sufficient, we offer bespoke solutions that perfectly meet our customers’ requirements.

From our head office in Ulft, a dedicated team of professionals is on hand to provide advice, sales, technical support and spare parts. We combine in-depth knowledge of hydraulics, electrical engineering and digital control systems with a modern workshop and innovative remote support. At Hencon Forestry, innovation, quality and collaboration are central to everything we do. Whether you’re working in the workshop or on site with a customer, you’re making a direct contribution to machines that are shaping the future of forestry. With a flat organisational structure, a no-nonsense culture and a motivated team, we’re proud of what we achieve together.

This is what you’ll be doing

As a Work Planner, you act as the link between sales, procurement and the workshop. You ensure that work is properly prepared, parts are available on time and the schedule is accurate. This enables our technicians to get to work without delay.

You will work closely with the workshop managers in Ulft and Brandscheid (Germany) and will be given plenty of scope to contribute ideas on improvements to processes and planning. Your duties will include:

Preparing service and sales orders;
Planning and monitoring work for the workshops in Ulft and Brandscheid;
Ensuring that parts are ordered in good time and are available;
Drawing up work instructions and specifications;
Preparing cost estimates for work;
Liaising with sales, procurement and the workshop regarding planning and progress;
Monitoring delivery times and making adjustments where necessary;
Handling returns from the workshop;
Contributing ideas on how to organise processes and the ERP system more efficiently;
Supporting the internal sales team during busy periods;
Standing in for the workshop manager in their absence.

In short, you ensure that everything behind the scenes is perfectly organised.

What we’re asking for

For this role, we are looking for an experienced work planner who enjoys taking the lead, keeping track of the big picture and thrives in a dynamic technical environment.

You will also recognise yourself in the following:

MBO+ level of working and thinking, supplemented by a completed technical qualification;
Experience as a work planner, scheduler or in a similar technical role;
Strong at planning, organising and setting priorities;
Accurate, proactive and always thinking a few steps ahead;
Good communication skills and able to collaborate easily with colleagues from different departments;
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
Proficient in Dutch and German. English would be a plus;
Independent, decisive and, at the same time, a true team player.

Experience in the automotive, agricultural machinery, earthmoving or forestry sectors would be an advantage, but above all we are looking for someone who feels at home in a technical working environment and is keen to get stuck in.

What do we offer you?

With short lines of communication, an open and informal corporate culture, and plenty of opportunities for development, we are an organisation where you can grow and make a real contribution. You will take on a wide-ranging, responsible role in which your work will make a tangible contribution to the results of both organisations. In addition to a salary commensurate with your experience, we offer attractive benefits such as: