Maintenance Planner

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Whitchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is looking for a Maintenance Planner to maximize equipment reliability in a cold storage facility. You will manage the scheduling and planning of maintenance activities, ensure safety and compliance, and improve system performance through effective communication and leadership. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience with maintenance planning in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance planning/scheduling within industrial, distribution, or manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with semi-automated material handling systems (ASRS) and their maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and scheduling of maintenance activities in a cold storage facility.
• Coordinate work orders, parts, materials, and labor to ensure minimal downtime.
• Oversee MRO storeroom operations and proactive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, or Business Administration

Tools

CMMS systems (Manager+)

LOTO systems

Job description

Overview

Here at Americold UK/IRE, we are now recruiting for a Maintenance Planner. As a Maintenance Planner, you will play a key role in maximizing equipment reliability and technician efficiency by managing the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities across our semi-automated cold storage facility.

You will be responsible for the strategic coordination of work orders, parts, materials, and labor to ensure minimal downtime and a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Working closely with maintenance and engineering leadership, you will screen and prioritize work orders, define job scopes, and ensure all required documentation, technical specifications, and resources are prepared for successful execution.

You will also oversee MRO storeroom operations and drive the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies, supporting Americold’s commitment to world-class maintenance and operational excellence.

Your leadership in this role will be essential in facilitating effective communication between cross-functional teams, improving system performance, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring that all maintenance activities are accurately managed through Manager+.

Responsibilities

• As a Maintenance Planner, you will play a key role in maximizing equipment reliability and technician efficiency by managing the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities across our semi-automated cold storage facility.
• You will be responsible for the strategic coordination of work orders, parts, materials, and labor to ensure minimal downtime and a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Working closely with maintenance and engineering leadership, you will screen and prioritize work orders, define job scopes, and ensure all required documentation, technical specifications, and resources are prepared for successful execution.
• You will also oversee MRO storeroom operations and drive the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies, supporting Americold’s commitment to world-class maintenance and operational excellence.
• Your leadership in this role will be essential in facilitating effective communication between cross-functional teams, improving system performance, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring that all maintenance activities are accurately managed through Manager+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, Operations, or Business Administration (preferred).
• Previous experience in maintenance planning/scheduling within industrial, distribution, or manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with semi-automated material handling systems (ASRS) and their maintenance.
• Subject matter expertise in CMMS systems (preferably Manager+ ) and with LOTO systems.
• Strong knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Ability to compile and deliver clear work packages for maintenance technicians, including safety and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams and with OEM vendors.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement.
• Experience developing KPIs and performance metrics for maintenance execution and inventory management.
• Comfortable working in cold environments and at heights using proper fall protection.