FIFO Maintenance Planner: Drive Uptime & Reliability

CTS People PTY Ltd.; Australia; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster

Permanent position

Weekly pay

Job summary

Mechanics Recruitment, exclusive partner to a leading WA-based mechanical services provider, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner for the Rio Tinto Garli Project. This full-time role on an 8:6 roster offers a permanent position and a salary of up to $120,000 plus Super Annnually.

You will plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance across diesel vehicles, plant and specialised equipment, working with workshop and production teams to minimise downtime and keep operations

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a maintenance planning or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance principles.
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP, Pronto, etc.).
• Excellent communication with trades, supervisors and vendors.
• Understanding of WHS and maintenance compliance.
• Relevant qualification in engineering, maintenance, or mech/electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and asset registers.
• Analyze performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with parts, tooling, and procurement.
• Plan maintenance with minimal disruption alongside production.
• Support safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

WHS knowledge

Multitasking

Education

Engineering qualification

Maintenance qualification

Mechanical/Electrical trade

Tools

CMMS SAP

Pronto

Job description

Mechanics Recruitment, exclusive partner to a leading WA-based mechanical services provider, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner for the Rio Tinto Garli Project. This full-time role on an 8:6 roster offers a permanent position and a salary of up to $120,000 plus Super Annnually.

You will plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance across diesel vehicles, plant and specialised equipment, working with workshop and production teams to minimise downtime and keep operations