Expression of Interest - Maintenance Planner | Tantanoola, SA

Programmed Facility Management; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Maintenance Planner to optimize maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational management, a relevant trade certification, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include scheduling maintenance, attending client meetings, and leading compliance initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to foster a culture of safety and efficiency within the organization.

Qualifications

• Trade certification in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in a similar operational or maintenance leadership role.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities, especially with performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities to optimize performance.
• Attend client meetings to represent the service delivery team.
• Ensure timely execution of compliance-related tasks.

Skills

Operational management

Customer service

Compliance execution

Health and safety standards

Team coordination

Education

Trade certification in a relevant field

Tertiary qualification in building, engineering, or project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Maintenance Planner

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities to optimize performance and minimize downtime
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance plans aligned with contract requirements, timelines, and budgets
• Track and manage Work In Progress (WIP) to avoid delays in project commencement or completion
• Provide detailed WIP reporting and highlight potential delivery risks to senior management
• Analyze service data to identify performance gaps and implement resolution strategies
• Validate and refine job plans for accuracy in scheduling and execution
• Lead project management tasks and ensure deliverables meet quality benchmarks

Customer Service & Stakeholder Management

• Attend client meetings to represent the service delivery team and address concerns
• Lead efforts to uphold exceptional customer service standards
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients to meet service level targets
• Investigate and respond to feedback to refine service procedures and outcomes
• Foster proactive stakeholder engagement and perform root cause analysis when service issues arise

Compliance

• Ensure timely execution of compliance-related tasks
• Safeguard company assets and reputation by adhering to approval limits and audit protocols
• Maintain high standards of documentation and reporting in line with accreditation and HSE guidelines

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Champion a Zero Harm culture and empower team participation in HSEQ initiatives
• Actively monitor site safety and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Ensure incident and near-miss reporting meets regulatory and internal requirements
• Uphold legislative and ethical standards across all operational activities

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Trade certification in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• Tertiary qualification in building, engineering, or project management (desirable)
• Current driver's license

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a similar operational or maintenance leadership role within the industrial services sector
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities, especially with performance metrics
• Exceptional communication and team coordination skills

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do. Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply. To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.