Maintenance Planner

Vestas group; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Semi-flexible working arrangement

Work from home one day per week

Job summary

Vestas Celtic Wind Technology is seeking a maintenance planning professional to coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, and statutory compliance for critical equipment at our Seaham site. The role focuses on accurate record-keeping, SAP-based work orders, and collaboration with planning, quality, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in maintenance planning or asset management, with ISO 9001 knowledge and CMMS experience.

Qualifications

• 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
• Degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Quality Management, or a related field
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification with a strong understanding of quality management systems
• 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

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

SAP

CMMS

ISO 9001 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Excel / data analysis

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Eng

Diploma in Quality Control

Degree in Engineering or Maintenance Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Family Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

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 9001 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

We expect that you:

• 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 9001 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 25 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

Your work location will be in GB, Seaham.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.