Maintenance Administrator

Schneider Electric; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Confidential counseling

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Administrator to support planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance activities across the site. You will help ensure equipment reliability, manage contractors, and oversee spare parts and procurement administration to keep operations running smoothly.

You'll develop maintenance records and KPI reports, support budgeting and analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive site reliability and cost

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance administration or planning in manufacturing
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and contractor scheduling
• Experience managing purchase orders and spare parts inventory
• Proficiency with MS Office; SAP and Coupa preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance across the site with calendars and shutdowns
• Coordinate internal resources and external contractors to meet safety and efficiency needs
• Manage purchase requisitions and POs via Coupa; liaise on quotes and deliveries
• Oversee spare parts inventory; audit stock and ensure critical spares
• Maintain maintenance records and performance data in SAP and other systems
• Produce KPI reports and assist planning, budgeting and analysis

Skills

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Procurement processes

Inventory management

Data management & reporting

Operational resource management

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our Engineering & Maintenance team as a Maintenance Administrator. You'll play a critical role in supporting the planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, efficient contractor management, and effective spare parts and procurement administration to keep operations running smoothly.

What will you do?

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities across the site while maintaining maintenance calendars and shutdown schedules
• Coordinate internal maintenance resources and external contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements
• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders through the Coupa procurement system while liaising with suppliers on quotations, lead times, and deliveries
• Oversee engineering spare parts inventory, monitor stock levels, conduct audits, and ensure critical spares are available to support site operations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, and performance data within SAP and other maintenance management systems
• Produce maintenance KPI reports and support the Maintenance Manager with planning, budgeting, and maintenance analysis activities

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Maintenance planning and scheduling — intermediate level; coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability
• Contractor management — intermediate level; organizing contractor visits, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with site requirements
• Procurement and purchasing — intermediate level; managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes through procurement systems
• Inventory management — intermediate level; maintaining spare parts stock accuracy and ensuring critical inventory availability
• Data management and reporting — intermediate level; maintaining system accuracy and producing maintenance performance reports and KPIs
• Operational resource management — intermediate level; balancing maintenance priorities, schedules, and business requirements effectively
• Problem solving — intermediate level; identifying scheduling, supply, and maintenance challenges and implementing practical solutions
• Communication and collaboration — advanced level; working effectively with maintenance teams, suppliers, contractors, and operational stakeholders

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Previous experience in a maintenance administration, maintenance planning, engineering support, or similar manufacturing environment role
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, contractor scheduling, and supplier communications
• Experience managing purchase orders, procurement processes, and spare parts inventory
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong reporting and data management capabilities
• Experience using SAP and familiarity with procurement systems such as Coupa is preferred
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to problem solving

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting site reliability and operational performance
• Exposure to maintenance planning, procurement, inventory management, and engineering operations
• Collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Training and development opportunities to expand your technical and operational expertise

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 30,400 - GBP 45,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

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