Engineering Maintenance Planner

TieTalent; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Planner to ensure high standards in machinery and operations. The role involves developing maintenance strategies and overseeing a team, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive maintenance plan for all engineering assets.
• Schedule and coordinate regular maintenance activities.
• Monitor key maintenance KPIs and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Health & Safety Standards

Job description

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

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