Maintenance Co-ordinator

CREGG; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is looking for a Maintenance Co‑ordinator to oversee and enhance maintenance operations within a fast-paced multinational coatings and specialty materials manufacturing environment.

This role demands excellent planning and technical skills, ensuring that maintenance work is effectively scheduled and performed safely. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in maintenance coordination, along with experience in multinational operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Co‑ordinator, Maintenance Planner, or similar role within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience working in multinational manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems and scheduling processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance activities across production equipment and plant utilities.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to minimize disruption to manufacturing schedules.
• Prepare maintenance reports and communicate schedules, updates, and risks to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Technical coordination

Job description

Maintenance Co‑ordinator

Candidates from Maintenance Administrator, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Scheduler, Maintenance Controller, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Administrator would suit this opportunity.

CREGG are recruiting for a Maintenance Co‑ordinator to join a multinational coatings & specialty materials manufacturer. The role is to support and plan maintenance operations within a fast-paced multinational coatings and specialty materials manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating planned and preventative maintenance activities, minimizing equipment downtime, and supporting operational efficiency across the site.

This position requires strong planning, communication, and technical coordination skills, with a focus on ensuring maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance activities across production equipment and plant utilities.
• Plan machine downtime for maintenance activities, inspections, upgrades, and installation of new parts or components.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to minimize disruption to manufacturing schedules.
• Maintain and update maintenance schedules, work orders, and equipment records within the CMMS system.
• Coordinate external contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance activities where required.
• Ensure spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials are available prior to scheduled work.
• Track maintenance KPIs including downtime, response times, and equipment reliability metrics.
• Support root cause analysis investigations for recurring equipment issues and downtime events.
• Assist in developing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health & safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and machinery.
• Monitor compliance with site permits, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety standards during maintenance activities.
• Prepare maintenance reports and communicate schedules, updates, and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and equipment performance.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Co‑ordinator, Maintenance Planner, or similar role within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience working in multinational manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems and scheduling processes.