Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves planning and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure seamless plant operations. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will screen work orders, develop safety procedures, and collaborate with various teams to optimize resource utilization. If you have a background in industrial maintenance and possess strong organizational and communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Experience with SAP PM preferred for effective planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities for efficient operations.
• Coordinate with teams to develop and communicate weekly schedules.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

EHS Understanding

Education

Industrial Maintenance Experience

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Aptitude

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Maintenance Planner and Scheduler, Birmingham

Join Mondelēz International as a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler in Birmingham, UK. This role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities:

• Screen incoming work orders, identify scope, and analyze planning requirements.
• Conduct field walks to document job requirements and identify safety hazards.
• Develop safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, and incorporate safety policies into job plans.
• Estimate hours, determine skills required, and plan jobs with appropriate detail.
• Procure equipment and tools, gather technical documents, and prepare job packages.
• Maintain bills of materials, track maintenance backlog, and close work orders upon completion.
• Participate in outage planning, risk assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to develop and communicate weekly schedules.
• Ensure optimal resource utilization and schedule compliance, reporting regularly on performance.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Understanding of EHS and quality requirements in manufacturing.
• Experience with contractor control, SAP, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• IT proficiency (SAP, MS Office, Microsoft Project).

Context and Environment:

Operate in a 50/50 split between desk scheduling and on-site planning, with flexibility to adapt to plant priorities and breakdown support. Maintain professionalism and safety compliance at all times.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with SAP PM preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude essential.
• Supervisory experience desirable.

Additional Information:

This role reports directly to the Asset Reliability Lead and involves working within a regional business framework managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland. No relocation support is provided.