Technical Planner

Etex; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex in Bristol is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and optimize maintenance activities across the site, reporting to the Reliability Manager. You will lead planning and scheduling meetings, ensure safety and compliance, and maintain accurate CMMS records to support asset reliability.

You will collaborate with maintenance teams and contractors to deliver safe, efficient operations while driving continuous improvement and adherence to Zero Harm goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Maintenance Planner or similar role within FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Experience using CMMS to manage maintenance activities and asset records.
• Experience participating in RCA investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability.
• Lead maintenance planning meetings, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and changes.
• Work with Stores to ensure spare parts availability for planned maintenance.
• Monitor maintenance performance and communicate deviations to Engineering, Planning, and Production teams.
• Review and approve maintenance work packages with Senior Engineers.
• Ensure risk assessments, permits, and safety requirements are in place before work begins.
• Support contractors and maintenance teams to ensure work is completed safely and compliantly.
• Maintain accurate asset and maintenance records within the CMMS.
• Champion a strong safety culture and support Zero Harm objectives.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Manufacturing processes

CMMS

RCA investigations

Continuous improvement

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact?

Join us as Maintenance Planner in Bristol!

Reporting directly to the Reliability Manager, the Maintenance Planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities across the site. This position is responsible for leading maintenance planning and scheduling meetings, driving compliance and safety standards, and ensuring the accuracy of maintenance records within the CMMS system. Working closely with maintenance teams, contractors, and key stakeholders, the Maintenance Planner will help deliver safe, efficient, and well-coordinated maintenance operations while supporting continuous improvement and asset reliability objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability.
• Lead maintenance planning and review meetings, keeping all stakeholders informed of progress and any changes.
• Work closely with Stores to ensure spare parts and materials are available for planned maintenance.
• Monitor maintenance performance and communicate any deviations to Engineering, Planning, and Production teams.
• Review and approve maintenance work packages alongside Senior Engineers.
• Ensure risk assessments, permits, and safety requirements are in place before work begins.
• Support contractors and maintenance teams to ensure all work is completed safely and compliantly.
• Maintain accurate asset and maintenance records within the CMMS system.
• Champion a strong safety culture and support the site's goal of achieving Zero Harm.

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Planner, or similar role within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Experience using CMMS systems to manage maintenance activities and asset records.
• Proven track record working within a maintenance department in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and practices.

Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.

Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.

Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.

We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.