Engineering Planner

ATA Recruitment; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Engineering Planner in Queensferry. This role combines planning, leadership, and hands-on engineering, driving maintenance performance and reliability. Ideal candidates will possess CMMS and SAP experience, with a strong ability to lead maintenance operations and improve efficiency. A competitive salary of £47K-£50K with a full benefits package, including a pension scheme, offers a rewarding opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

8+% Pension Company Contribution

Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering planning or maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities effectively.
• Solid understanding of TPM, OEE, and preventive maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities using a CMMS.
• Provide direct leadership to maintenance technicians.
• Execute and embed Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to reduce machine downtime.

Skills

CMMS experience

Leadership in maintenance

SAP experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Planner

Location: Queensferry

Salary: 47K-50K D.O.E

Department: Engineering / Maintenance

The Role

My client is looking for an experienced Engineering Planner to join the team and play a key role in driving maintenance performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership position, requiring strong planning capability, system expertise, and excellent communication skills.

The role is approximately 20% hands‑on, primarily supporting planned maintenance (PMs), with 80% office‑based responsibilities, including planning, coordination, and direct leadership of maintenance technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities using a CMMS, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Provide direct leadership to maintenance technicians.
• Execute and embed Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to reduce machine downtime and drive year‑on‑year improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Manage and optimise preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to improve asset reliability
• Drive maintenance compliance across safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Lead effective root cause analysis, ensuring issues are resolved permanently rather than repeatedly
• Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in an engineering planning or maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong CMMS experience, with the ability to plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities effectively
• Experience using SAP (essential), with the ability to work independently and be fully self‑sufficient
• Solid understanding of TPM, OEE, and preventive maintenance best practices
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across engineering and production teams
• A proactive, organised, and solutions‑focused approach

Why Join My Client?

• A key role with real influence on site performance and reliability
• 8+% Pension Company Contribution
• A balanced position combining planning, leadership, and 20% hands‑on engineering
• Opportunity to work in a continuous improvement‑driven manufacturing environment
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation