Maintenance Planner

West Thurrock
3 weeks ago
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Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

📍West Thurrock, RM19
đź’°ÂŁ45,000 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: ÂŁ45,000 (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:
âś… Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar planning/scheduling role within a manufacturing or industrial setting
âś… Engineering qualification or completed an apprenticeship in a relevant discipline
âś… Strong experience using CMMS systems (SAP Hana ideally)
âś… Familiarity with maintenance methodologies such as preventive/proactive/RCM
âś… Competent in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project) and analysing data using spreadsheets and databases
âś… Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
✅ Knowledge of health and safety legislation – LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, etc.
âś… Experience managing contractors, spare parts, and budgets
âś… 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

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