Engineering Maintenance Planner

TieTalent; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise recherche un Engineering Maintenance Planner pour superviser la planification de maintenance dans un environnement dynamique. Le candidat idéal aura de l'expérience en planification dans le secteur manufacturier, des solides compétences en leadership et un engagement envers l'excellence opérationnelle.

Qualifications

• Expérience en planification de maintenance en milieu manufacturier rapide.
• Compétences en leadership et passion pour le développement d'équipe.
• Normes élevées en santé et sécurité, conformité légale.

Responsibilities

• Développer et gérer un plan de maintenance complet.
• Coordonner les activités de maintenance régulières.
• Surveiller les KPI clés de maintenance et proposer des améliorations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planification stratégique

Conformité légale

Job description

About

Engineering Maintenance Planner

Location: West Midlands

Shifts Days Only Monday to Friday

Salary £35,000

Join our Engineering Team and Help Drive World-Class Maintenance Standards

My Client is looking for a proactive and inspirational Engineering Maintenance Planner to join our high-performing Engineering function. This is a key role in ensuring my clients plant, machinery, and services run to the highest standards and support the overall success of their operations.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, youll oversee maintenance planning across four closely linked sites, support up to 30 engineers, and directly manage our Stores team. If you thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and can bring consistency, leadership, and operational excellence, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive maintenance plan for all engineering assets.
• Schedule and coordinate regular maintenance activities, allocating the right personnel and materials.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to assess and prioritise tasks.
• Manage and track work orders and PPMs to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Monitor key maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTTF, compliance, cost efficiency, etc.) and drive improvements.
• Conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures and lead corrective action planning.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, costs, and stock.
• Ensure safety, legal compliance, and alignment with company standards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and inventory control for maintenance.
• Provide training and mentoring for new and existing team members.
  
  

What Youll Bring:

• Proven experience in engineering maintenance planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for team development.
• A strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement, planning, and performance optimisation.
• High standards in health & safety, legal compliance, and engineering excellence.
• Ability to lead and influence across departments and shift patterns.
  
  

Key Metrics You'll Drive:

• Planned vs. Unplanned Maintenance Ratio
• Work Order Completion Rates
• MTTR & MTTF Performance
• Compliance to Maintenance Schedules
• Stock & Cost Efficiency
• Downtime and Safety Metrics
  
  

Role Impact:

• Reports to: Head of Engineering
• Direct Reports: 3 (Stores Team)
• Matrix Reports: 2530 Engineers
• Financial Responsibility: Maintenance budgets, stock, and asset performance
• Cultural Influence: Help shape the mindset and standards of a world-class engineering team
  
  

TITL1_UKTJ

• Lichfield, England
  
  

Languages

• English