Maintenance Planner - Water & Wastewater Operations

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group); North East; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) is hiring a Maintenance Technical Planner for the Broken Scar team, covering Darlington and County Durham. You’ll provide technical support, insight and control to maintenance operations across water and wastewater directorates.

You’ll plan and review high-complexity activities, lead internal technicians and multiple contractors, and ensure safety processes (CDM, PTW, LOTO, risk assessment) are followed. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Extensive maintenance technical experience.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary maintenance team.
• Knowledge of PUWER, EAWR, DSEAR, COSHH and LOLER regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and review high-complexity maintenance activities.
• Lead internal technicians and multiple contractors.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, PTW, LOTO and risk assessments.
• Drive procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
• Deliver timely statutory inspections and maintenance plans.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Project management

Procurement

CMMS

Safety compliance

Education

BTEC ONC or HNC in electrical/mechanical/instrumentation

Tools

CMMS software

Procurement systems

Job description

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) is hiring a Maintenance Technical Planner for the Broken Scar team, covering Darlington and County Durham. You’ll provide technical support, insight and control to maintenance operations across water and wastewater directorates.

You’ll plan and review high-complexity activities, lead internal technicians and multiple contractors, and ensure safety processes (CDM, PTW, LOTO, risk assessment) are followed. DBS check required.