Engineering Planner – Lead Maintenance & Scheduling

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Company sick pay

Excellent long-term job security

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineering Planner for a Northfleet, Gravesend site with a £56,500 salary. The role focuses on planning engineering and maintenance activities within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, coordinating resources and ensuring safe delivery of works.

You will work as part of a small team, develop and manage plans, and support contractors while maintaining strong safety and audit standards. Opportunities include progression and site investment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a engineering or maintenance planner or an experienced engineering manager who is looking to come off the tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed engineering and maintenance plans aligned with the MMP
• Review and manage maintenance requests through the CMMS, including creating work orders
• Conduct site assessments and identify required resources, including materials, tools and contractors
• Prepare risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Coordinate engineering schedules with supervisors and production teams
• Manage both reactive and planned engineering activities
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits
• Arrange contractor bookings, reporting and engineering meetings
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and reduce costs
• Supervise contractors and act as Responsible Officer (RO)
• Issue and manage permits to work
• Maintain high standards of safety, communication and leadership

Job description

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineering Planner for a Northfleet, Gravesend site with a £56,500 salary. The role focuses on planning engineering and maintenance activities within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, coordinating resources and ensuring safe delivery of works.

You will work as part of a small team, develop and manage plans, and support contractors while maintaining strong safety and audit standards. Opportunities include progression and site investment.