Strategic Maintenance Planner & Engineer

SRG; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Redditch is seeking a Maintenance Planning Engineer on a permanent basis. You will coordinate maintenance schedules, manage records, and support both hands‑on mechanical work and maintenance administration.

The role focuses on reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, maintaining SOPs and technical documentation, and collaborating with internal teams and external service providers to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship, HNC, HND or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Experience maintaining a variety of production equipment.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Managing maintenance schedules, documentation and records
• Coordinating spare parts sourcing and procurement
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes
• Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and breakdown response
• Tracking maintenance metrics and producing performance reports
• Maintaining asset management systems and equipment records
• Developing operating procedures and maintenance instructions
• Working with internal teams and external service providers
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

SOPs

Maintenance planning

Equipment maintenance

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / HNC / HND

Job description

SRG in Redditch is seeking a Maintenance Planning Engineer on a permanent basis. You will coordinate maintenance schedules, manage records, and support both hands‑on mechanical work and maintenance administration.

The role focuses on reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, maintaining SOPs and technical documentation, and collaborating with internal teams and external service providers to drive continuous improvement.