Maintenance Planner

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Planner to optimize engineering operations at their Throckley factory. The role involves planning maintenance activities, managing work orders, and ensuring effective coordination with various departments. This position offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and opportunities for career development within a secure, international organization.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 10%

Health Care Scheme (Aviva Digi+)

Share Scheme options

Training and career development opportunities

Job security and personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in CMMS and Maintenance Planning.
• Strong organizational skills for resource planning.
• Engineering qualifications (NVQ3, HNC) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance shutdown coordination and planning.
• Manage work orders for equipment repairs.
• Coordinate with contractors for safe work activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

NVQ3

HNC

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Planner offers a basic salary of £39,500 working for a PLC listed, market-leading manufacturer based at their Throckley factory near Newcastle.

The Maintenance Planner will work closely with the Site Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leaders to maximize the performance of engineering operations. They will be responsible for work planning of the maintenance team and contract labor, including shutdowns and PPMs.

What's in it for you as a Maintenance Planner:

• Salary: £39,500
• Day's based position - Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• Health Care Scheme (Aviva Digi+)
• Share Scheme options
• Training and career development opportunities
• Job security and personal development within a market-leading, international manufacturing organization

Main duties of the Maintenance Planner:

1. Lead maintenance shutdown coordination, establishing best engineering practices
2. Control and populate the engineering shift plan for all personnel, including contractors
3. Chair weekly scheduling meetings for planned activities
4. Control, populate, and prioritize a work backlog for all maintenance activities
5. Implement and support the new CMMS and T-card systems
6. Work with Engineering Supervisors and Managers to schedule work that maintains and improves asset reliability
7. Coordinate with production and other departments to ensure effective planning and execution of maintenance activities
8. Manage work orders for equipment repairs and ensure proper cost recording
9. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all plant activities
10. Coordinate with contractors to ensure safe and quality work activities on-site

Experience required:

• CMMS and Maintenance Planning experience
• Strong organizational skills for resource planning and coordination
• Engineering training/qualifications (NVQ3, HNC)
• Demonstrable mechanical and electrical engineering skills
• Problem-solving tools and techniques for efficiency
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Good communication techniques
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement