Maintenance Planner

We are supporting our client in the search for an experienced Maintenance Planner to play a key role in driving asset reliability and operational performance within a process environment.

This is a critical position responsible for the effective planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance activities, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum equipment availability. You will work closely with operations, engineering and supply chain teams to deliver safe, efficient and well-structured maintenance plans aligned to business objectives.
 
The Role
As Maintenance Planner, you will take ownership of maintenance planning processes, ensuring all work is prepared, prioritised and executed in line with site safety standards and production requirements.
You will utilise CMMS systems to develop detailed job plans, coordinate resources and support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate all planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Develop detailed job plans including labour, materials, tooling and safety requirements
• Build and maintain a comprehensive library of maintenance job plans
• Prioritise maintenance work based on equipment criticality and operational impact
• Lead daily and weekly planning meetings, including support for shutdown and outage planning
• Coordinate third-party contractors, ensuring all access, RAMS and compliance requirements are met
• Utilise CMMS systems (e.g. SAP / Maximo) to manage work orders and maintain accurate asset history
• Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives
• Analyse maintenance data and produce KPI reports to drive performance improvements
• Work collaboratively with operations and supply chain teams to ensure resource availability

What We're Looking For

• Time-served maintenance technician or relevant engineering qualification
• Proven experience within a chemical, process or heavy industrial environment
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling and plant operations
• Experience working with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo or similar)
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work including PTW, LOTO and MOC
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience supporting shutdowns and turnarounds (desirable)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reliability and efficiency
• Proficient in IT systems and data analysis

The Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-performing engineering and maintenance team
• Key role supporting plant reliability and operational excellence
• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)
• Long-term career development within a growing industrial business