Maintenance Planner (Fixed Assets)

Beauparc; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beauparc seeks a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to oversee the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities across high-demand sites. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure minimal disruption and maximum efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance planning or scheduling role within a multi-site environment.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies like predictive, preventive.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Manage and improve the Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Balance workload across teams for efficient resource deployment.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Planning and Organization

Communication

Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Systems

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Purpose

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the efficient planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities across two high-demand sites. This role requires a methodical, analytical individual with strong leadership qualities, excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and a collaborative mindset to ensure that maintenance operations are executed effectively through excellent planning and resource management, safely, and with minimal disruption to site performance.

About The Role

Purpose

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the efficient planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities across two high-demand sites. This role requires a methodical, analytical individual with strong leadership qualities, excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and a collaborative mindset to ensure that maintenance operations are executed effectively through excellent planning and resource management, safely, and with minimal disruption to site performance.

Key Accountabilities

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, coordinate, and optimise preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to maximise asset uptime and reliability.
• Analyse historical data and asset performance trends to improve maintenance planning and resource allocation.
• Balance workload across teams and ensure efficient deployment of resources across both sites.
  
  

Asset & Work Order Management

• Develop new systems, Manage and continuously improve the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure all work orders are accurately created, prioritised, and closed out with full documentation accountability.
• Track and report on maintenance KPIs, including PM backlog, PM compliance, and downtime metrics.
  
  

Project Coordination

• Support the Maintenance Manager in planning and coordinating maintenance-related projects, shutdowns, and overhauls.
• Liaise with contractors and vendors for project work and ensure that all scheduling aligns with operational needs.
• Monitor progress of ongoing projects and escalate delays or issues promptly.
  
  

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with maintenance supervisors, engineers, and operations teams to gather input, align plans, and ensure shared understanding of priorities.
• Provide leadership in planning meetings and support continuous improvement efforts across teams.
• Act as a key point of contact between technical staff, operations, and external partners.
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of maintenance procedures, schedules, and asset histories.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Assist in audits and ensure readiness of documentation and maintenance records.
  
  

Key Skills & Attributes

• Self-driven and highly motivated.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing resources and priorities across two busy sites.
• Analytical thinker with a methodical, detail-oriented approach to work.
• Solid leadership qualities with the ability to influence and coordinate across teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear scheduling, reporting, and collaboration.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficient in CMMS software and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel).
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a maintenance planning or scheduling role, ideally within a multi-site or high-demand operational environment.
• Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Infor, or similar).
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies (e.g., predictive, preventive, condition-based).
• Project management experience or qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2) is desirable.
• Understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment processes, and compliance requirements.
• Waste industry knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.
  
  

About You

About Us

Join us on the journey…..

Over the past 30 years, Beauparc has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Whilst Beauparc is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Beauparc is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.

Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….

Beauparc aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.

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