Technical Planner

Etex Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex Group in Bristol is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure equipment reliability within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will lead scheduling, manage parts availability, and drive safety and compliance across maintenance work packages.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, asset reliability, and a strong safety culture, with responsibilities spanning planning, execution, and record-keeping in the CMMS system.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Planner or similar in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Experience using CMMS to manage maintenance activities and asset records.
• Track record in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience participating in RCA investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability.
• Lead maintenance planning and review meetings with stakeholders.
• Work with Stores to ensure spare parts and materials are available for planned maintenance.
• Monitor maintenance performance and report 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 in the CMMS system.
• Champion a strong safety culture and support Zero Harm goals.

Skills

Maintenance planning

RCA investigations

Continuous improvement

Engineering principles

Manufacturing processes

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do.

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empowers our teams to thrive and perform at their best. A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

About the role:

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.