Maintenance Planner

Vestas; Seaham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Annual leave + bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Vestas operates at the Seaham facility in County Durham, where a Maintenance Planner is sought to coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections and compliance for wind-turbine support equipment. The role involves SAP-based work order execution, asset data management, and collaboration with planning, quality and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in maintenance planning, relevant engineering qualifications, and experience with CMMS/SAP.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, asset management, or quality environments
• Experience with maintenance processes, quality standards, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with SAP or CMMS and ISO 1 Quality Management Systems
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a technical environment

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and statutory compliance activities to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance
• Schedule and manage maintenance work with internal teams and external service providers, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and on time
• Maintain accurate, traceable maintenance records, certifications, service documentation, and equipment histories in line with compliance requirements
• Support the creation, execution, tracking, and closure of maintenance work orders, maintenance strategies, and asset data within SAP
• Monitor maintenance-related purchase orders, manage tool availability and certification status, and assign tasks to suitably qualified personnel
• Provide stakeholders with maintenance notifications, technical documentation, reporting, and updates on upcoming, due, and overdue activities
• Collaborate with operational, planning, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement, document control, equipment reliability and overall maintenance performance

Skills

Maintenance planning

Asset management

Quality management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

MS Excel

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Eng or Diploma in Quality Control

Engineering/Maintenance/Quality Management degree

ISO 1 Internal Auditor/Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

SAP

CMMS (e.g., SAP CMMS)

Job description

Do you have experience of working in Planning? Then Vestas has an opportunity for you!

Vestas Celtic Wind Technology > One Tool Unit > Tools Maintenance UK & Ireland

Vestas is a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines worldwide. Based at our Seaham facility in County Durham, the department is responsible for maintaining specialist equipment used to support the installation and servicing of wind turbines across the UK and Ireland, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and statutory compliance activities to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance
• Schedule and manage maintenance work with internal teams and external service providers, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and on time
• Maintain accurate, traceable maintenance records, certifications, service documentation, and equipment histories in line with compliance requirements
• Support the creation, execution, tracking, and closure of maintenance work orders, maintenance strategies, and asset data within SAP
• Monitor maintenance-related purchase orders, manage tool availability and certification status, and assign tasks to suitably qualified personnel
• Provide stakeholders with maintenance notifications, technical documentation, reporting, and updates on upcoming, due, and overdue activities
• Collaborate with operational, planning, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement, document control, equipment reliability and overall maintenance performance

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or a Diploma in Quality Control or comparable engineering qualification
• Possess a degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Quality Management, or a related field
• Maintain an ISO 1 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification with a strong understanding of quality management systems
• Demonstrate 3 to 5 years of experience within maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, asset management, or quality-focused environments
• Apply strong knowledge of maintenance processes, quality standards, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Have experience working with maintenance management systems, asset records, documentation control, and regulatory compliance activities
• Exhibit excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a technical environment

Competencies

• Demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while coordinating activities across diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate confidently and professionally, building strong working relationships and influencing key stakeholders
• Utilise Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to analyse data, track performance, and support business reporting
• Apply a strong analytical mindset to identify process improvements, enhance compliance, and drive operational efficiency
• Possess a solid understanding of preventive maintenance, tooling calibrations, decision rules, ISO standards, and maintenance compliance requirements
• Demonstrate experience with SAP or similar CMMS platforms, alongside knowledge of ISO 1 Quality Management Systems

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary package that recognises your skills, experience, and contribution to the success of the business, alongside participation in a Global Performance Bonus Scheme linked to company-wide achievements. Employees benefit from private healthcare, a competitive pension scheme, and days' annual leave plus bank holidays to support their wellbeing and work-life balance. The role also offers a semi-flexible working arrangement, including the opportunity to work from home one day per week subject to business needs, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities to support professional growth and career progression within a global organisation. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the global transition to renewable energy and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Additional information

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.