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Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Pertemps BondPurfleet, South East, UK
16 days ago
Salary
£45,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

West Thurrock, RM19

45,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm (35 hours / week)

Overview :

We’re working with a leading manufacturing business in West Thurrock to recruit a Maintenance Planner and  Scheduler . This pivotal role within the engineering department acts as the central point of contact between teams, driving planning and performance across a well-established and well-equipped site.

This position would suit someone with a strong background in maintenance planning within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Salary & Benefits :

  • Salary : £45,000 (DOE)
  • Bonus : Up to 12%, based on personal and company performance
  • Private healthcare
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company sick pay (after 6 months' service)
  • Life Assurance
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Income Protection (for DC members)
  • Long Service Awards
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme
  • Flu and Eye Care Vouchers
  • Reward Hub access
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Working Hours :

  • Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm (1-hour break)
  • On-call rota : 1 in 5 rotation (tech support, remote or call only – very rarely site attendance). This would only be required once fully up to speed.

    • Key Responsibilities :

  • Convert maintenance requests into work orders and build detailed planning schedules
  • Daily engagement with the plant to assess maintenance needs and develop plans accordingly
  • Coordinate and plan routine and reactive maintenance activities
  • Lead weekly and monthly planning meetings and produce completion reports
  • Collaborate with the stock and parts controller to order and identify required items
  • Support contractor management – onboarding, inductions, documentation, and monitoring their work
  • Act as the CMMS (SAP Hana) subject matter expert, maintaining data integrity and optimising maintenance plans
  • Assist with office and facility-related maintenance requirements as needed
  • No direct reports but significant cross-departmental interaction

    • The Ideal Candidate :

    Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar planning / scheduling role within a manufacturing or industrial setting

    Engineering qualification or completed an apprenticeship in a relevant discipline

    Strong experience using CMMS systems (SAP Hana ideally)

    Familiarity with maintenance methodologies such as preventive / proactive / RCM

    Competent in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project) and analysing data using spreadsheets and databases

    Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

    Knowledge of health and safety legislation – LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, etc.

    Experience managing contractors, spare parts, and budgets

    Strong communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and act as a central coordinator

    Desirable Extras :

  • Forklift or Cherry Picker licence
  • Lean Manufacturing training / qualification
  • AutoCAD (2D drawing / schematics)
  • NEBOSH or IOSH certification
  • Experience using GANTT charts

    • Team & Culture :

    You’ll be part of a 10-person engineering team, on a site employing around 45 people. This role is truly the bridge between departments , supporting the Maintenance Manager and working closely with colleagues across the plant.

    You’ll share an office with one other person and be based on site five days a week , with potential flexibility for occasional remote work once settled.

    Ready to take the lead in maintenance planning for a site that values structure, efficiency, and collaboration? Apply today to find out more.