Planning Technician

Manpower UK; Sale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

A Planning Technician role at Southampton, England, sits within the Maintenance Group of a major industrial site. You will plan, scope, estimate and coordinate metals maintenance work, maintaining SAP backlog and working closely with BTC to deliver detailed plans and job packs.

Previous pipefitting experience is essential; the position offers 37.5 hours per week with overtime opportunities and a salary range of £50,100–£68,700 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Essential pipefitting experience and a technical background.
• Solid maintenance planning and field scoping experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings, equipment specs and vendor details.
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a backlog of maintenance work within SAP.
• Scope repair, maintenance and functional failure work for units.
• Collaborate with BTC to develop detailed maintenance plans and job packs.
• Conduct field visits, take measurements, photos and collect data.
• Create and maintain maintenance plans, task lists and templates.
• Source materials, equipment and third‑party services for activities.
• Produce accurate cost estimates and support annual planning.
• Manage purchase orders and monitor cost overruns.
• Coordinate multicraft maintenance activities and optimise resources.
• Track procurement and contractor requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and performance reviews.
• Ensure all work aligns with safety and reliability standards.

Skills

Pipefitting

Maintenance planning

Field scoping

Drawings interpretation

Stakeholder management

Cost estimating

Education

Craft apprenticeship

Trade qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Planning Technician (BBBH450163) Southampton, England

Salary: GBP50100 - GBP68700 per annum

Planning Technician
Fawley SO45
Full-Time 12-Month Assignment
Salary: £50,100 - £68,700 Depending on Experience
37.5 Hours Per Week + Overtime Opportunities
Join a Critical Maintenance Planning Team
We are currently recruiting for a Metals Planner (Planning Technician) to join the Maintenance Group at the Fawley site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pipefitter or Mechanical Tradesperson looking to move into a planning role where they can utilise their technical expertise to support maintenance activities across a major industrial operation.
Working alongside the Bangalore Technical Centre (BTC), you will be responsible for planning, scoping, estimating and coordinating metals maintenance work across designated business units, ensuring work is prepared safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
Previous pipefitting experience is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage a backlog of maintenance work within SAP.


• Scope repair, maintenance and functional failure work for designated operating units.


• Work closely with BTC to develop detailed maintenance plans and job packs.


• Conduct field visits, gather measurements, photographs and technical information to support planning activities.


• Create and maintain maintenance plans, task lists and planning templates.


• Source materials, equipment and third-party services required for maintenance activities.


• Produce accurate cost estimates and support annual maintenance planning.


• Manage purchase orders and monitor cost overruns.


• Coordinate multicraft maintenance activities and optimise resource usage.


• Track material procurement and contractor requirements.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and planning performance reviews.


• Ensure all work is planned in accordance with site safety, reliability and operational standards.

What We're Looking For
Essential Experience

• Previous Pipefitting experience (essential).


• Craft apprenticeship, trade qualification or equivalent technical background.


• Strong maintenance planning and field scoping experience.


• Experience working within heavy industry, refining, petrochemical, oil & gas, energy or similar environments.


• Working knowledge of SAP or other maintenance planning systems.


• Ability to interpret technical information, drawings and equipment specifications.


• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.


• Metals maintenance planning experience.


• Knowledge of refinery equipment and operations.


• Experience with maintenance scheduling and work management processes.


• Cost estimating and budget management experience.


• Understanding of maintenance KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience: £50,100 - £68,700


• Overtime opportunities available.


• Opportunity to work at one of the UK's largest and most complex industrial sites.


• Exposure to major maintenance and reliability projects.


• Collaborative environment working with site teams and international planning support functions.


• Potential opportunity for an additional position depending on project requirements and candidate quality.

About the Role
This position plays a vital role in ensuring maintenance work is planned, scoped and executed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. You'll work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance teams, contractors and suppliers to deliver high-quality maintenance plans that minimise downtime and maximise asset reliability.
If you have a strong pipefitting background, maintenance planning experience and are looking for your next challenge within a world-class industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.