Maintenance Planner

Oxyon People Solutions; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Planner to optimize plant performance while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, managing spare parts, and ensuring high operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will hold a National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and possess 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, along with exceptional planning and organization skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role required.
• Availability to work on standby.
• Own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and arrange maintenance activities for equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance planning meetings and manage spare parts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal requirements.

Skills

Planning and organization

Advanced computer literacy

Trustworthy

Ability to work under pressure

Efficiency

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or NQF Level 6

Artisan Qualification (Trade: Mechanical Fitter / Millwright)

Job description

To plan and coordinate all planned maintenance activities performed at the site to optimize manufacturing plant performance in a safe manner as per company's requirements.

Key Role Responsibilities :

• Plan and arrange activities related to equipment maintenance to ensure machine availability is achieved.
• Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings.
• Place orders, receive, and control maintenance spare parts.
• Control and manage maintenance store (stock levels).
• Liaise with maintenance suppliers for breakdown resolutions, quotations, and annual inspections of equipment as per standards.
• Ensure equipment compliance with safety and legal requirements (load certification, cherry pickers inspection, and load testing).
• Ensure plant equipment calibrations, including gas units’ calibrations and pressure vessels.
• Ensure maintenance quality system adherence through certification compliance.
• Support cross-functional departments through administrative activities (Green Card System management, shutdown planning, PO and PR).
• Plan and support organizational safety audits.
• Support the procurement department to secure multiple service providers for competitiveness.
• Adhere to health & safety requirements and standards as per company policy.
• Wear protective clothing as required by the OHS act.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment at all times.
• Use correct disposal bins for waste at all times.
• Maintain zero IODs, unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with the Group SHE policies and procedures.
• Conduct monthly safety improvements and audits.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience :

• National Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or NQF Level 6.
• Artisan Qualification (Trade: Mechanical Fitter / Millwright) preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Own transport required.
• Availability to work on standby.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Trustworthy and honest.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to understand and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.