Maintenance Scheduler/Planner

NDA group; Dounreay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services at Dounreay is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler/Planner to coordinate maintenance activities, ensure work is delivered safely, and support compliance with the Works Control Manual and LC28.

You will collaborate with maintenance, facility and project teams to develop robust schedules, optimise resources, and produce supporting documentation. Interviews are anticipated in the coming weeks.

Qualifications

• HNC in Science, Engineering, Business or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in industrial, maintenance, engineering or operational environments.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning processes and Dounreay maintenance system is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a team focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities and prepare work packs using Mainsaver.
• Develop robust work schedules with facility, maintenance and project teams.
• Produce and maintain maintenance documentation and reports.
• Monitor performance and support continuous improvement through planning and reporting.

Skills

Planning

Maintenance planning

Engineering operations

Stakeholder collaboration

Safety/compliance

Organisational skills

Education

HNC in Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent

Tools

Mainsaver

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive planner with a passion for coordinating complex activities and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule? An exciting opportunity has arisen within Fuel Cycle Area (FCA) Infrastructure Programme, Maintenance and Engineering support for a Maintenance Scheduler/Planner to play a key role in supporting compliance with the Works Control Manual (MAN2003) and Licence Condition 28 (LC28) at Dounreay.

Working closely with maintenance, facility, and project teams, you will be at the heart of maintaining safe and effective operations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced environment where your planning expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders will directly contribute to site performance and operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating and scheduling maintenance activities, preparing and reviewing work packs, and ensuring resources are effectively planned through Mainsaver
• Working with facility, maintenance, and project teams to develop robust work schedules that optimise resource utilisation and support operational priorities
• Producing and maintaining maintenance documentation, including instructions, risk assessments, method statements, work order lists, and associated reports
• Monitoring maintenance performance, identifying emerging issues, and supporting continuous improvement through effective planning and reporting

What you’ll bring:

We are seeking a motivated and team-oriented individual with a strong background in planning, maintenance, engineering, or industrial operations. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating with a variety of stakeholders, and ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and quality in everything you do.

• HNC in Science, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent qualification, supported by relevant practical experience.
• Experience gained within an industrial, maintenance, engineering, or operational environment
• Knowledge of maintenance planning processes and an understanding of the Dounreay maintenance system would be advantageous
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills, with a self-motivated approach and a commitment to delivering results
• Post specific capability analysis assessment

We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 07 December 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [e-mail] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.