Maintenance Planner – Reliability & Safety Leader

Etex; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex in Bristol is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and optimize maintenance activities across the site, reporting to the Reliability Manager. You will lead planning and scheduling meetings, ensure safety and compliance, and maintain accurate CMMS records to support asset reliability.

You will collaborate with maintenance teams and contractors to deliver safe, efficient operations while driving continuous improvement and adherence to Zero Harm goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Maintenance Planner or similar role within FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Experience using CMMS to manage maintenance activities and asset records.
• Experience participating in RCA investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability.
• Lead maintenance planning meetings, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and changes.
• Work with Stores to ensure spare parts availability for planned maintenance.
• Monitor maintenance performance and communicate deviations to Engineering, Planning, and Production teams.
• Review and approve maintenance work packages with Senior Engineers.
• Ensure risk assessments, permits, and safety requirements are in place before work begins.
• Support contractors and maintenance teams to ensure work is completed safely and compliantly.
• Maintain accurate asset and maintenance records within the CMMS.
• Champion a strong safety culture and support Zero Harm objectives.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Manufacturing processes

CMMS

RCA investigations

Continuous improvement

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Etex in Bristol is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and optimize maintenance activities across the site, reporting to the Reliability Manager. You will lead planning and scheduling meetings, ensure safety and compliance, and maintain accurate CMMS records to support asset reliability.

You will collaborate with maintenance teams and contractors to deliver safe, efficient operations while driving continuous improvement and adherence to Zero Harm goals.