Senior Technical Planner - Maintenance & Safety Lead

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with employer match

Wellbeing support & digital GP

Job summary

Northumbrian Water Limited invites applications for a Technical Planner in the Broken Scar team, covering Darlington and County Durham. You will plan, coordinate and review high-complexity maintenance activities to keep plant and machinery safe and compliant, leading technicians and multiple contractors.

The role emphasizes CDM, PTW, LOTO, PUWER and other safety controls, while driving value through procurement, supplier performance and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Extensive maintenance experience in a multi-discipline team.
• Experience leading minor projects and interpreting project plans.
• Knowledge of PUWER, EAWR, DSEAR, COSHH, LOLER safety requirements.
• BTEC ONC or HNC in electrical, mechanical or instrumentation.
• Proven ability to drive procurement within budgets and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and review high complexity maintenance activities.
• Lead internal technicians and multiple contractors.
• Ensure CDM, PTW, LOTO and safety compliance.
• Develop and adjust maintenance plans; support capital investment.
• Engage with stakeholders to deliver first-class service.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Procurement

Health & safety

Project coordination

Education

BTEC ONC/HNC in electrical, mechanical or instrumentation

Tools

CMMS

Procurement systems

Job description

Northumbrian Water Limited invites applications for a Technical Planner in the Broken Scar team, covering Darlington and County Durham. You will plan, coordinate and review high-complexity maintenance activities to keep plant and machinery safe and compliant, leading technicians and multiple contractors.

The role emphasizes CDM, PTW, LOTO, PUWER and other safety controls, while driving value through procurement, supplier performance and budget adherence.