Maintenance Planner

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to develop maintenance schedules and manage inventory. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and hands-on experience with CMMS and stock management systems. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 and is Monday to Friday, days only.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Planner or similar role.
• Experience in stock management systems.
• Ability to manage inventory and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance stock inventory.
• Track and manage inventory within the CMMS system.
• Liaise with maintenance technicians and external suppliers.

Skills

Technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering

Hands-on experience with CMMS

Familiarity with maintenance best practices

Knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, ISO)

Tools

CMMS software (Agility, Maximo, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

We\'re recruiting on behalf of our client who are looking for an experienced Maintenance Planner. Our client have an impressive manufacturing facility and are looking to expand their team.

The Person

• Technical background in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Must have hands-on experience with CMMS and inventory/stock management systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance best practices, reliability strategies, and safety regulations.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Coordinator, or similar role.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO, IOSH etc.) is desirable.
• Experience in CMMS and stock management systems (e.g. Agility, Maximo, Oracle, or similar).

The Role

• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for all equipment and assets.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion with minimal disruption to operations.
• Evaluate and prioritise maintenance work orders based on safety, operational impact, and urgency.
• Scope jobs fully by identifying required materials, tools, equipment, and manpower.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance stock inventory, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained.
• Monitor stock usage, generate requisitions, and work closely with the procurement team to order parts and materials in a timely manner.
• Track and manage inventory within the CMMS system, including stock checks, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
• Maintain the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track asset history, maintenance activities, and parts usage.
• Liaise with maintenance technicians, operations teams, external suppliers, and contractors to coordinate work.
• Prepare detailed job plans including safety procedures, estimated time, materials, and step-by-step instructions.
• Monitor and adjust maintenance plans based on operational needs and unforeseen issues.
• Analyse maintenance and inventory data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations as well as company policies.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and reliability improvement initiatives.

The Salary will be between £30,000pa - £35,000pa.

This role Monday to Friday Days only.

For more information contact Laura Riding, Questech Recruitment.