Technical and Maintenance Planner

Iberdrola; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global utility company seeks a Technical and Maintenance Planner in Lowestoft responsible for developing a maintenance plan for an offshore windfarm. This role involves coordinating maintenance, managing SAP systems, and supporting operational teams to ensure asset integrity. Ideal candidates should have experience in planning, strong communication skills, and be proficient in SAP. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and numerous benefits including healthcare options and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Healthcare benefit options

Cycle to Work scheme

Technology Vouchers

Life Assurance

Discounts on travel insurance and more

Qualifications

• Ability to plan multiple work scopes and create an overarching plan.
• Advanced experience in the use of SAP IT or similar maintenance systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overarching maintenance plan for the offshore windfarm.
• Coordinate and prioritise multiple scopes of work across the site.
• Administer and maintain the SAP maintenance system at site level.

Skills

Planning multiple work scopes

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience in SAP or similar systems

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Effective team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Job Title Technical and Maintenance Planner

Location Lowestoft ( Onsite )

Salary from 48400 up to 10% bonus and health cover

Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future quicker

The Technical Maintenance Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining an overarching maintenance plan for all activities on the East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm. Based onshore at the Lowestoft O&M Base this role is an integral part of the Site Team ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of work scopes by coordinating maintenance activities managing planning systems and supporting operational teams to maintain asset integrity and statutory compliance.

What youll be doing

Planning & Coordination

Work closely with Deputy Site Managers to ensure all planned works are delivered on time safely and to a high standard. Support the planning of both critical and routine tasks including major component changes and annual campaigns.

Coordinate and prioritise multiple scopes of work across Balance of Plant WTG OFSS ONSS and major projectsboth above and below water. Review resource planners regularly and flag any shortages to site management in advance.

Lead daily coordination meetings to manage simultaneous operations agree on priorities and resolve access or crane restrictions effectively.

Work Requests & Access Control

Facilitate and control site work requests and asset access ensuring all activities meet safety and quality standards. Maintain accurate site access restrictions for foundations vessels and WTGs and update the Anomalies Register accordingly.

Track all ongoing works across the windfarm to ensure visibility of progress and alignment with the maintenance plan. Adjust maintenance schedules when delays or disruptions occur.

SAP & System Management

Administer and maintain the SAP maintenance system at site level ensuring timely and accurate records of all activities. Liaise with global SAP teams to align with corporate processes and resolve system issues.

Generate and manage work orders prioritising and scheduling them based on resource availability. Act as the site focal point for SAP offering guidance and training to team members.

Ensure the SAP database reflects all current maintenance activities. Maintain and update the Asset Snag Register ensuring defects are logged categorised assigned and closed out promptly. Support digitalisation efforts using tools like Power BI and Power Automate to enhance reporting and workflow efficiency.

Operational Support

Prepare and issue work packs with all necessary documentation safety instructions and checklists. Collaborate with Operations Engineering to assess defects and integrate corrective maintenance into the planned programme.

Provide real‑time solutions to operational issues in coordination with the control room to minimise downtime. Assist in reviewing and preparing RAMS contractual work orders and scopes of work for ad‑hoc or retrofit tasks.

Contribute to procedure development for site operations and maintenance. Work closely with the Warehouse Coordinator to request parts tools and spares. Support the implementation of site processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Analysis

Review daily reports defect notifications and rectification reports to ensure accurate data capture in relevant systems. Analyse maintenance data to produce performance reports including planned vs actual S‑curves.

Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI and Power Automate to provide visibility into work progress and resource utilisation. Present updates and performance metrics to site management and stakeholders.

Identify trends in corrective maintenance and provide insights to support proactive defect resolution.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure all works comply with approved RAMS risk assessments and method statements and verify execution against site standards. Support the development of site processes to improve safety and efficiency.

Assist in writing and reviewing contractual work orders scopes of work and Management of Change (MOC) documentation. Contribute to digitalisation and process improvement initiatives using tools like Power BI and Power Automate.

Support identification and resolution of serial defects. Provide input into competency development and training requirements for site‑based work scopes.

Additional Responsibilities

Determine the need for dangerous goods in work scopes and ensure proper documentation and manifests are completed. Support site audits and inspections to maintain compliance with internal and external standards.

Assist with ad‑hoc tasks and projects that contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the windfarm.

What youll bring

Ability to plan multiple work scopes and create an overarching plan.

Ability to prioritise work scopes and manage simultaneous operations.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Advanced experience in the use of SAP IT or similar maintenance systems.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively monitor and influence third‑party contractors.

Ability to make decisions in a pressurised environment.

Ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Ability to work within a multi‑national organisation.

Whats in it for you

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work / life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green / clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future were at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large‑scale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support please reach out to .

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23 : 59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If / when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

I MPORTANT

Advert will close at 23 : 59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

November-1-2025

Key Skills

eMaint,Industrial Maintenance,Maintenance Connection,Maximo,SAP,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,OSHA,Maintenance,Microsoft Project,Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1