Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Belfast Harbour; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Belfast is seeking a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to optimize engineering resource utilization and improve maintenance processes. This full-time role involves scheduling, monitoring, and managing external service providers while ensuring safety and adherence to scheduled maintenance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Benefits platform with discounts

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme (14% contribution)

Free parking

Subsidised canteen

Personal development budget

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a port/heavy industrial environment.
• Safety-oriented mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and allocate resources for maintenance and projects.
• Monitor progress and communicate updates.
• Manage third-party service providers.

Skills

Computer literacy

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Education

NVQ level 3 Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Job details:

• Job reference: REQ000050
• Date posted: 23/06/2025
• Application closing date: 07/07/2025
• Location: Belfast Harbour Estate
• Employment type: Full Time

Role Overview

The maintenance planner and scheduler will ensure efficient utilization of engineering resources (people, tools, equipment), adherence to planned maintenance schedules, and appropriate prioritization of maintenance activities (breakdown, corrective, service requests). They will aim to improve maintenance planning and scheduling processes, supporting safety, asset availability, and performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and allocate resources for maintenance and projects using WOs workflow
• Review and convert service requests into work orders
• Monitor progress and communicate updates
• Participate in statutory and good practice activities (LOLER, PSSR, PAT testing)
• Manage third-party service providers (raising POs, issuing PTWs)

Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ level 3 Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in a port/heavy industrial environment
• Computer literacy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process systems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Safety-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced annual leave
• Family-friendly policies
• Benefits platform with health, financial, and lifestyle discounts
• Life assurance
• Generous pension scheme (14% contribution)
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Personal development budget

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