Maintenance Planner (Mechanical,Electrical,Instruments) $15,000-$20,000p/m

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Planner to develop and manage maintenance plans. The role involves coordinating with engineers for equipment reliability, preparing work packages, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in maintenance planning and knowledge of CMMS tools. This position supports efficient plant operations and contributes to asset integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans.
• Prepare work packages, job plans, task lists, and required materials.
• Schedule maintenance activities using CMMS like SAP PM or Maximo.
• Coordinate with engineers for equipment reliability improvement.
• Ensure timely availability of materials and tools for jobs.
• Review, prioritize, and track work requests in CMMS.
• Maintain documentation including maintenance records and reports.
• Coordinate with teams to minimize operational downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental procedures.

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

The Maintenance Planner ensures maintenance activities are aligned with safety, reliability, and production requirements, supporting efficient plant operations and asset integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.

Prepare work packages, job plans, task lists, and required materials / spare parts.

Schedule daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance activities using CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).

Equipment Reliability & Inspection

Coordinate with engineers and technicians to identify recurring equipment issues.

Support root cause analysis (RCA), failure reporting, and reliability improvement initiatives.

Review OEM manuals and engineering standards for task planning and safety procedures.

Materials & Spare Parts Management

Ensure timely availability of required materials, tools, and spares for planned jobs.

Coordinate with procurement and stores for inventory accuracy and parts availability.

Work Order Management

Review, prioritize, and track work requests and work orders in the CMMS.

Update status, close out completed jobs, and maintain accurate equipment history.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain up-to-date documentation including equipment maintenance records, drawings, manuals, and inspection reports.

Prepare KPI reports on maintenance backlog, schedule compliance, MTBF / MTTR, etc.

Coordination & Communication

Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and safety teams to minimize downtime.

Participate in planning meetings, shutdown preparation, and maintenance reviews.

HSE Compliance

Ensure all maintenance plans and jobs follow company safety, health, and environmental procedures.

Incorporate LOTO, confined space, and other safety protocols into job plans