Senior Maintenance Planner

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical site in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Maintenance Planner. The role involves optimising maintenance schedules, overseeing compliance with GMP standards, and managing resources effectively within a dynamic Maintenance & Facilities team. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and significant experience with CMMS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Planner or Scheduler.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and asset management.
• Familiarity with GMP or regulated maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimise the annual maintenance programme across trades.
• Coordinate Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Produce and analyse monthly maintenance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

CMMS Knowledge

Asset Management

Job description

Job Description

SENIOR MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Are you an experienced Maintenance Planner with a background in CMMS systems and a passion for efficient scheduling? We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Senior Maintenance Planner to join a dynamic Maintenance & Facilities team at a leading pharmaceutical site in Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and optimise the annual maintenance programme across trades
• Coordinate Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance windows around operational priorities
• Produce and analyse monthly maintenance metrics (schedule adherence, backlog, etc.)
• Monitor backlog to ensure timely completion of GMP, safety, and environmental PMs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain GxP compliance
• Manage internal and external resources to ensure maintenance standards meet OEM and industry requirements
• Act as CMMS subject matter expert and audit point of contact
• Oversee asset management and maintain database integrity
• Train and supervise CMMS users, including line management of the Facilities Administrator

About You:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Planner or Scheduler
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and asset management
• Familiarity with GMP or regulated maintenance environments
• Exceptional communication, organisation, and time management skills
• PC literate with the ability to produce and interpret technical reports