Maintenance Planner - Bakery Manufacturing

Lantmännen Unibake; Wallis; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantmännen Unibake in Bedford is seeking a proactive Maintenance Planner to join our busy bakery engineering team. You will plan and schedule preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and reduce production disruptions.

Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Maintenance Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, manage CMMS activities, and ensure safe, efficient maintenance across a 24/7 operation at the Bedford site.

Qualifications

• Experience as Maintenance Planner/Coordinator or Engineering Planning
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices in manufacturing
• Experience using a CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and reliability
• Experience in food manufacturing / FMCG environments would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all maintenance activities in line with production requirements
• Manage maintenance work orders and ensure timely completion
• Coordinate labour, materials, tools, parts and contractor requirements
• Support development and optimisation of the site's CMMS system
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and produce performance reports
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to prioritise activities
• Drive improvements in planning processes and maintenance effectiveness
• Contribute to asset hierarchies and maintenance strategies within the CMMS

Job description

Have an appetite for more? Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.

With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Bedford

Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week

Food Manufacturing / Engineering

We're looking for a proactive and organised Maintenance Planner to join our engineering team at our busy Bedford bakery. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys coordinating maintenance activities, driving continuous improvement, and making a real impact on operational performance.

Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Maintenance Manager, you'll be responsible for planning and scheduling preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities across a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Your work will help maximise equipment reliability, improve workforce productivity, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and scheduling all maintenance activities in line with production requirements
• Managing maintenance work orders and ensuring jobs are completed on time
• Coordinating labour, materials, tools, parts and contractor requirements
• Supporting the development and optimisation of the site's CMMS system
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and producing performance reports
• Liaising with production and engineering teams to prioritise maintenance activities
• Driving improvements in planning processes, work request procedures and maintenance effectiveness
• Helping to develop asset hierarchies and maintenance strategies within the CMMS system.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Coordinator or Engineering Planning role
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices within a manufacturing environment
• Experience using a CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and reliability
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar fast‑paced production environment would be highly advantageous.

The Person

You’ll Be Someone Who

• Takes ownership and works proactively
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Builds strong relationships across departments
• Is comfortable challenging existing ways of working to drive improvement
• Enjoys balancing office‑based planning activities with time spent out on site
• Thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to play a key role within a well-established engineering team, helping to drive maintenance excellence across a large-scale manufacturing site. You'll have the chance to influence processes, improve equipment reliability and contribute directly to the success of a major operation.