Maintenance Planner

Carlsberg Britvic; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Northampton to ensure effective planning and coordination of maintenance activities. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, overseeing maintenance schedules, and optimizing spare parts to minimize downtime. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and 3–5 years of related experience, with familiarity in CMMS systems and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private medical options and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High-street discounts

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in maintenance planning within manufacturing or process-driven industries.
• Hands-on engineering background with practical knowledge of equipment and process requirements.
• Proven experience with CMMS systems and contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication and coordination of maintenance plans across teams.
• Manage third-party service teams and contractors.
• Develop and oversee maintenance schedules integrating predictive activities.
• Maintain accurate CMMS data and generate maintenance reports.
• Monitor and manage maintenance costs and resource utilization.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration skills

Budget management

Knowledge of CMMS systems

Lean Manufacturing familiarity

Regulatory standards knowledge

Fluent in English

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Maintenance Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Planner

Location: Northampton

Job Length: Full Time

Working Hours: 35

Shift: Days

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non‑alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high‑street discounts

About the role

The main purpose of the role of the Maintenance Planner is to ensure the effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of Asset Care activities to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime, ensure compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives – all undertaken within a lean manufacturing context (Carlsberg Excellence).

Role Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder communication and coordination of maintenance plans across cross‑functional teams to ensure operational alignment.
• Manage third‑party service teams and contractors, ensuring cost, quality, and performance standards are consistently met.
• Develop and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules, integrating predictive and preventative activities.
• Maintain accurate CMMS data and generate timely maintenance reports, including KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Optimise spare parts inventory and availability to support planned jobs and minimise downtime.
• Monitor and manage maintenance costs, backlog, and resource utilisation to meet budget and reliability targets.
• Ensure work orders are accurately scoped, issued, and closed out with detailed feedback and compliance to EHS standards.
• Champion Lean and TPM methodologies, driving continuous improvement and supporting Carlsberg Excellence initiatives.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Maintenance Engineering (or equivalent vocational experience).
• 3–5 years’ experience in maintenance planning within manufacturing or process‑driven industries.
• Hands‑on engineering background with practical knowledge of equipment and process requirements.
• Proven experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP), budget management, and contractor coordination.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and TPM frameworks, including project and shutdown management.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards in safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills across production, operations, and engineering teams.
• Fluent in English with strong communication and presentation skills.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual histories, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies; our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Application Process

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

We look forward to receiving your application.