We're Nichols plc - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!
We have been making life taste better since 1908. As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products everyone loves.
At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are.
We’re well known for our famous purple drink it’s true, but it is our team of talented people that truly make us. We are actively always looking for difference and we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for a Traffic and Delivery Planner to be based within our Head Office in Newton-Le-Willows.
Working closely with all areas of the business the role will be responsible for for managing the workflow of creative design, brand campaigns and artwork projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
This role involves coordinating creative briefs delivered by a variety of roles within the business to the Head of Packaging Innovation and Creative, and the Creative Designers to streamline processes, allocate resources efficiently, and manage deadlines.
This role ensures that all creative outputs align with business objectives, brand guidelines, and stakeholder expectations while maintaining a smooth and productive workflow.
You will have a fantastic opportunity to play a valuable role in our Vimto journey, helping us to ‘Make Life Taste Better’ for everyone!
YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Project Coordination: Manage the scheduling and workflow of creative and artwork projects from initiation to final delivery.
- Resource Allocation: Assign tasks to creative designers based on workload and skill set.
- Traffic Management: Monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to optimise efficiency.
- Timeline Management: Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring all deliverables meet project deadlines.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the central point of contact between the Creative Team, Brand Team, PMO, Artwork Partner, Technical Team, Commercial Team, Legal Team and International Team.
- Quality Control: Support the Head of Packaging Innovation and Creative to work with Creative Team and Artwork Partner to ensure all creative work and artwork meet project specifications and brand guidelines before final submission.
- Issue Resolution: Proactively identify potential risks or delays and implement solutions to keep projects on track, ensuring all teams are kept up to date through the NPI process.
- Process Improvement: Continuously refine workflows, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
YOU WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:
- Experience in traffic management, production planning, or project coordination within a creative or marketing environment.
- Good understanding of design, print, and digital artwork production processes.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or similar).
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- Experience working with creative teams, agencies, or in-house studios is a plus.
YOU MAY ALSO‿
- At least 5 years previous experience similar role
- Proven track record in:
- Project Management (essential)
- Design and artwork process management (preferred)
- FMCG or Retail experience (essential)
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools (preferred)
- Experience in print production / creative production or digital asset management (essential)
BENEFITS OF WORKING @VIMTO
No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:
- 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
- A generous pension scheme
- Annual Bonus
- Save as you Earn Share Scheme
- Option to join our private medical cover scheme
AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS‿
We are also proud to offer:
- Holiday home stay
- Your birthday off work
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
- Help yourself to our drinks and slush drinks when at one of our sites
- Staff shop with discounts on our products
Join us and #findyourdifferent
While our people tell us Nichols plc is a great place to work, we know we can do more. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day.
We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality.
Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.