Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to manage work orders and site downtime. This entry-level role is based in Inverness and requires knowledge of engineering terms, UK health and safety standards, and strong IT skills. Candidates will need excellent communication and organizational abilities to liaise effectively within the maintenance team and ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety requirements within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance tasks.
• Ability to interpret technical language.

Responsibilities

• Create, close out, print, and package work orders.
• Organize and plan site downtime utilizing a budget.
• Liaise with the maintenance team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Background in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will create, close out, print, and package work orders. You will organize and plan site downtime, utilizing a budget effectively to achieve maximum uptime. The role supports the maintenance plan in a manufacturing environment.

You will liaise with the maintenance team.

Requirements for the role:

• A background in an engineering environment is required, with understanding of engineering terms and processes.
• A good knowledge of UK Health & Safety requirements within manufacturing, to create risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret technical language.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective communication with other departments and team members.
• Ability to create worksheets, documents, and emails.
• Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Must be a driver and naturally organized.

This role is based in Inverness, and only candidates in surrounding areas will be considered. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with flexibility for additional hours as required.

An excellent salary is offered for this role.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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