Maintenance Planner

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Planner for their Newcastle facility. This role involves coordinating maintenance operations, managing schedules, and ensuring efficient engineering practices. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience with CMMS. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including pension contributions and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 10%

Health Care Scheme: Aviva Digi+

Share Scheme options

Training and career development opportunities

Job security and personal development

Qualifications

• Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning.
• Strong organizational skills and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance shutdown coordination.
• Manage work backlog for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate contractor activities, ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ3

HNC

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Maintenance Planner, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Client:

E3 Recruitment

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Maintenance Planner offers a basic salary of £39,500 working for a PLC listed, market-leading manufacturer based at their Throckley factory near Newcastle.
The Maintenance Planner will work closely with the Site Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leaders to maximize the performance of engineering operations. They will be responsible for work planning of the maintenance team and contract labour, including shutdowns and PPMs.
What's in it for you as a Maintenance Planner:

• Day-based position - Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• Health Care Scheme: Aviva Digi+
• Share Scheme options
• Training and career development opportunities
• Job security and personal development within a market-leading, international manufacturing organisation.

Main duties of the Maintenance Planner:

• Lead maintenance shutdown coordination, establishing best engineering practices
• Control and update the engineering shift plan for all personnel, including contractors
• Chair weekly scheduling meetings for planned activities
• Manage work backlog for maintenance activities and engineering tasks
• Implement and support the new CMMS and T-card systems
• Collaborate with engineering and operational managers to schedule work for shift engineers, improving asset reliability
• Coordinate with production and services to ensure maintenance is planned and executed efficiently
• Manage records and documentation for all plant equipment and insurance
• Coordinate contractor activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met

Experience required:

• Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning
• Strong organizational skills and resource planning
• Engineering qualifications (NVQ3, HNC)
• Mechanical and Electrical engineering skills
• Problem-solving tools and techniques for efficiency

If you are interested, please apply now…