Maintenance Planner

McBride; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride in Manchester seeks a proactive Maintenance Planner to coordinate maintenance across the site, optimize asset reliability and minimise downtime. You will plan preventive and predictive maintenance, work with engineering and HSE teams, and manage CMMS workflows to meet production schedules.

The role requires graduate calibre in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance, CMMS awareness, and a focus on regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Maintenance.
• CMMS training or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) preferred.
• Experience in asset management, predictive maintenance technologies, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for plant equipment and facilities.
• Plan and coordinate corrective maintenance activities in line with production requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and HSE teams to prioritise maintenance tasks.
• Manage work orders, spare parts, and resource allocation through CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal maintenance policies.
• Monitor contractor performance and coordinate external service providers for maintenance tasks.
• Track and analyse maintenance KPIs (e.g., availability, MTBF, costs).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in reliability, asset management, and maintenance efficiency.
• Provide input into capital projects and equipment upgrades from a maintenance planning perspective.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Planning & scheduling

CMMS

Data analysis

KPI reporting

Asset management

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Project support & capital planning

Problem analysis

Education

Graduate calibre in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Maintenance

CMMS training or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

If you are ambitious, self-motivated, hardworking and a team player and interested in growing your career with an International FMCG business, please read through our job opportunity.

Key Purpose

To ensure the effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance activities across the manufacturing site, supporting the Engineering Manager in optimizing asset reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for plant equipment and facilities.
• Plan and coordinate corrective maintenance activities, ensuring timely resolution of equipment failures. Ensure alignment with Production requirements and Production schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and HSE teams to prioritise maintenance tasks in line with operational and safety requirements.
• Manage work orders, spare parts, and resource allocation through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal maintenance policies.
• Monitor contractor performance and coordinate external service providers for specialized maintenance tasks.
• Track and analyse maintenance KPIs (e.g., equipment availability, mean time between failures, maintenance costs).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in reliability, asset management, and maintenance efficiency.
• Provide input into capital projects and equipment upgrades from a maintenance planning perspective.

Key Result Areas

• Reduction in unplanned downtime and improved equipment reliability.
• Timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
• Effective utilisation of resources, spare parts, and contractors.
• Compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Accurate and timely reporting of maintenance KPIs. Brings Transparency to Engineering & Maintenance activities.
• Positive audit outcomes from internal and external reviews.
• Contribution to cost savings and efficiency improvements in maintenance operations.

Behavioural Competencies

(Needed to successfully do the job).

Self-Management

• Drive for Excellence
• Technical Expertise and Professionalism
• Emotional Resilience

Interaction

• Collaborative Team Working
• Effective Communication

Information

• Problem Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement

Problem Solving

• Initiative and Taking Ownership
• Flexibility and Adaptability

Organisation

• Planning, Organising and Communicating

Technical Competencies

(Needed to successfully do the job).

• Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Advanced Knowledge
• Ability to manage work orders, scheduling, and reporting.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Planning
• Advanced Knowledge
• Skilled in developing and optimising maintenance schedules.
• Reliability Engineering Principles
• General Knowledge
• Understanding of asset reliability and performance improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance (UK/EU)
• Familiarity with maintenance-related safety and environmental regulations.
• Spare Parts & Inventory Management
• Ability to manage stock levels and procurement planning.
• Contractor & Vendor Management
• Competent in coordinating external service providers.
• Data Analysis & KPI Reporting
• Ability to analyse maintenance performance metrics.
• Project Support & Capital Planning
• Contribute to project planning from a maintenance perspective.

Qualification(s) & Education

(Please describe graduate calibre within relevant discipline).

• Graduate calibre in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Maintenance.
• Professional certifications (preferred): CMMS training, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), or equivalent EU-recognised qualification.
• Additional training in asset management, predictive maintenance technologies, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
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