Maintenance Planner - FIFO

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

About the job Maintenance Planner - FIFO

Maintenance Planner Garli Project (Rio Tinto Site)
Full-time | 8:6 Roster | Permanent Position
$120,000 + Super Annnually

Mechanics Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a leading WA-based mechanical services provider to recruit an experienced Maintenance Planner for their operations on the Rio Tinto Garli Project.

This role will suit someone who knows their way around maintenance systems, thrives in a high-performing team, and wants a long-term opportunity with a respected player in the mechanical and plant servicing space.

About the Role:

You’ll be planning and coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance activities across diesel vehicles, plant and specialised equipment. You’ll work closely with workshop and production teams to reduce downtime and keep everything running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Build and manage preventative and corrective maintenance schedules
• Work with the maintenance team, contractors and suppliers to get jobs done on time
• Keep maintenance records, work orders and asset registers up to date
• Analyse performance data and spot areas for improvement
• Help with parts, tooling and procurement
• Liaise with production to plan maintenance with minimal disruption
• Support safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Need:

• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance planning or similar role
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical maintenance principles
• Solid experience using CMMS systems (SAP, Pronto etc.)
• Good communicator who can work with trades, supervisors and vendors
• Can prioritise, solve problems and keep multiple tasks moving
• Understanding of WHS and maintenance compliance
• Relevant qualification in engineering, maintenance or a mechanical/electrical trade

Nice to Have:

• Forklift, EWP or other high-risk licenses
• Experience in mining, industrial or heavy mechanical environments

Roster & Pay:

• Day shift only
• Up to $70 per hour + super
• Weekly pay

If you're a skilled planner who wants stability, strong systems and a company that values reliability and teamwork.