Maintenance Planner

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned automotive company is seeking a Maintenance Planner to ensure the efficient maintenance of plant and equipment. Responsibilities include initiating improvement processes, supporting maintenance teams, and developing preventive maintenance systems utilizing Maximo. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in engineering and have 3-5 years of experience in an automotive environment. Additional skills include knowledge of health and safety regulations and strong technical understanding of systems. This role is pivotal for maintaining operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Planner in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with preventative and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement processes to enhance maintenance efficiency.
• Support supervisors with technical expertise on preventative maintenance.
• Develop and drive PM and TPM systems using Maximo.
• Analyze plant stoppages and implement countermeasures.
• Maintain facility manuals and calibration records.

Skills

Knowledge of FMEA

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Health and safety regulations

Project management principles

Technical understanding of PLC systems

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with production facilities

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Maintenance Planner required for a renowned automotive company based in Kariega

The Maintenance Planner ensures that all plant, machinery, and equipment in the Assembly Plant are maintained safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement processes to enhance plant maintenance, machinery efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Support maintenance supervisors and managers with multi-disciplinary technical expertise on preventative maintenance for electrical, mechanical, structural, and related systems
• Develop, administer, and drive PM (Preventive Maintenance) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) systems using Maximo and Shop Floor Management
• Analyze major plant stoppages or breakdowns and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence
• Control maintenance schedules and systems to determine corrective actions
• Maintain facility manuals, technical data, and calibration/certification records
• Manage cleaning contractors and processes to ensure effective service for Assembly Operations
• Develop, plan, and update maintenance processes that support preventative maintenance systems

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Planner in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with preventative and predictive maintenance

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of FMEA, problem solving, and root cause analysis in a maintenance environment
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations
• Experience with production facilities including filling equipment, conveyor systems, lifts, hoists, etc.
• Ability to coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to plan work orders and minimize downtime
• Knowledge of project management principles and execution of complex projects
• Technical understanding of PLC systems, instrumentation, and drive systems
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Projects, Outlook) and Maximo

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant role that may arise.