Maintenance Planner

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Liverpool is seeking a Maintenance Planner to develop and manage effective maintenance plans. The role involves scheduling tasks, coordinating with teams, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong organisational skills. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a salary of £42,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Maintenance Planner or Engineering Coordinator role within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with CMMS or CAFM systems.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and optimise the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Coordinate external contractors and ensure compliance documentation.
• Lead daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings.

Skills

Experience in a Maintenance Planner or Engineering Coordinator role

Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance practices

Proficiency with CMMS or CAFM systems

Excellent organisational, planning, and scheduling skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals

Good communication skills

Strong understanding of health & safety systems

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND, Apprenticeship)

Tools

CMMS or CAFM systems

Job description

Maintenance Planner

Job Title: Maintenance Planner

Department: Engineering / Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager

Location: Liverpool

Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG

Salary: £42,000

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (Days)

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Overview

The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for developing and managing effective maintenance plans to support a fast‑paced manufacturing/FMCG operation. This role ensures maintenance tasks are prioritised, scheduled, and executed safely and efficiently, reducing downtime and improving overall equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Create, manage, and optimise the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule through the CMMS system.
• Prioritise and coordinate reactive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Plan labour, materials, tools, and contractor requirements for all maintenance activities.
• Schedule major shutdowns, project work, and engineering upgrades.
• Ensure all work orders are accurately logged, updated, and closed in a timely manner.

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Facilities teams to align maintenance activity with operational needs.
• Coordinate external contractors, ensuring appropriate permits, RAMS, and compliance documentation are in place.
• Lead or contribute to daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings, reviewing backlog, KPIs, and resourcing.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate asset records, maintenance history, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance activity adheres to statutory guidelines and company safety procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining high data integrity in the CMMS.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse maintenance performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support initiatives such as root cause analysis, reliability improvements, and optimisation of the PPM schedule.
• Assist in developing long‑term maintenance strategies to enhance asset health and reduce breakdown risk.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Experience in a Maintenance Planner or Engineering Coordinator role within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with CMMS or CAFM systems.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and engineering instructions.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across multiple departments.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and permit‑to‑work systems.

Desirable

• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND, Apprenticeship, or similar).
• Background in high‑volume, automated, or continuous‑process environments.
• Knowledge of reliability‑centred maintenance techniques and lean methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Proactive planner
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Stakeholder management
• Technical aptitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities