Maintenance Technician

Manpower UK Ltd; Billingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas and engineering organisation is seeking a Maintenance Planner to prioritize and plan maintenance activities across a COMAH production site. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and planning abilities, with experience in CMMS systems like PEMAC, SAP, or Maximo. This full-time position offers £16.32 per hour, weekly pay, and accrued holiday benefits. You will work with contractors and ensure all safety processes are followed.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Accrued holiday

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
• Experience working in hazardous or regulated environments is an advantage.
• Proficient in stock and ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and plan all maintenance activities ensuring safety.
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules using a CMMS.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for maintenance activities.

Skills

CMMS experience

Planning ability

Safety commitment

Knowledge of COMAH requirements

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / Apprenticeship in engineering

IOSH qualification

Tools

PEMAC

SAP

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Planner - £16.32 per hour

Location: Port Clarence

Hours: Monday-Friday, 06:30-15:30

Contract: Ongoing temporary (via Manpower)

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of a leading industrial gas and engineering organisation for a Maintenance Planner to support safe, reliable operation across an Upper Tier COMAH production site and associated satellite sites. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent planning ability, and a commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritise and plan all maintenance activities, ensuring safety is always the top priority.
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules using a CMMS (e.g., PEMAC, SAP, Maximo).
• Ensure all materials, consumables, and spare parts are available, correctly specified, and accurately recorded.
• Support the Maintenance Manager with planned preventive maintenance and safety-critical tasks.
• Manage planning for maintenance activities at smaller remote COMAH sites.
• Maintain asset integrity schedules, inspection routines, and necessary follow-up actions.
• Track maintenance expenditure against budgets.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, engineering teams, and internal inspection bodies.
• Ensure all unplanned work is captured and used to improve the overall maintenance plan.
• Support site audits (HSE, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Safety, etc.).
• Raise purchase orders, receipt goods, and maintain stock control.
• Ensure all modifications follow the correct internal specifications and processes.
• General administrative support as required.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Ideally NVQ Level 3 / HNC / Apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, process, or chemical engineering.
• IOSH qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience using CMMS (PEMAC, SAP, Maximo, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems and safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of COMAH, PSSR, and asset integrity requirements.
• Experience planning maintenance and resource schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and stock/ordering systems.
• Experience working in hazardous or regulated industrial environments is highly advantageous.

Pay & Benefits

• £16.32 per hour
• Full-time, day-shift hours
• Weekly pay
• Accrued holiday