Engineering Planner

AVONA Distribuidora; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Planner to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure efficient operations. This role is ideal for aspiring engineers or experienced professionals looking to enhance their expertise in industrial maintenance. You will be responsible for scheduling maintenance, managing documentation, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to optimize performance. With a commitment to safety and employee development, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to continuous improvement and career growth.

Benefits

35 Holiday Days

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to Free Parking

Career Development and Training

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance scheduling and execution, especially in plant and vehicle maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all planned maintenance activities and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Manage department administration and facilitate planning meetings.

Skills

Maintenance Scheduling

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

IT Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

BTEC National Level or Equivalent

Engineering Qualification

Tools

Engineering IT Systems

Job description

Liberty Speciality Steels is a global manufacturer of carbon, alloy, and stainless steels, meeting the needs of demanding applications worldwide.

We are recognized experts in engineering steels technology, manufacture, and applications through high-quality electric arc steelmaking, world-class re-melting facilities, and established mill processing capabilities. We are environmentally conscious and the UK's largest consumer of recycled steel. We are committed to safety, employee development, and community initiatives, offering careers across various engineering and support disciplines.

Benefits of the Engineering Planner

• 35 Holiday Days
• Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Access to Free Parking
• Career Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance & Income Protection

The Role of the Engineering Planner

• Ideal for aspiring engineers or planners seeking a career in industrial maintenance or experienced engineers expanding their industry knowledge.
• Responsible for coordinating all planned maintenance activities, scheduling preventive and regular maintenance to minimize production disruption, serving as the key contact between mobile plant and production teams, and supporting other departments.
• Manage department administration, including purchasing documents, staffing spreadsheets, planning documents, and statutory compliance records.
• Coordinate maintenance work and projects, facilitate planning meetings, and schedule workloads for both customer and mobile plant needs.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Lead or influence teams including engineers, operations, and suppliers to execute maintenance work.
• Create and manage maintenance and preventive schedules for critical and regulated equipment.
• Develop reports, standards, and metrics to improve performance.
• Manage purchase requisitions and orders.
• Develop shutdown schedules integrating all activities.
• Own the scheduling process for mobile plant, produce KPIs, and support asset management.
• Provide training and support on engineering IT systems.
• Safely schedule multi-disciplinary teams and cover team leader roles when needed.
• Identify and implement system improvements, ensuring accurate information for plant and engineers.
• Understand statutory and regulatory requirements, including testing, inspections, and technical specifications.

Requirements for the Engineering Planner

• Qualified to BTEC national level or equivalent.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Significant experience in maintenance scheduling and execution, especially in plant and vehicle maintenance.
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques and strong IT skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures and legislation.
• Supplier/contractor experience is desirable but not essential.
• Manufacturing environment experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in team organization, engineering operations, and work planning.
• Problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and time management.
• Strong communication and IT skills.

Additional Useful Experience (Not Essential)

• Engineering qualification
• HGV and vehicle maintenance
• Materials handling equipment
• Health and safety knowledge, including risk assessments
• Procurement and statutory inspections

Training will be provided to address any knowledge or skills gaps.

Working Pattern

This role operates Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Weekend work is not expected; however, if necessary, equivalent time off will be given. Flexibility in working hours can be accommodated if required.