Engineering Planner

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Planner to join our team and lead the planning and optimisation of preventative maintenance schedules. This is a key role ensuring compliance, reliability, and efficiency across all engineering operations. You will be the central point for CMMS (Maximo) management, contractor coordination, and SAP purchasing for parts and service contracts.

• Develop and optimise preventative maintenance schedules to maximise equipment reliability.
• Ensure all required parts and resources are available for planned maintenance activities.
• Manage lubrication standards, breakdown analysis reports, and compliance metrics.
• Coordinate external contractors for planned service and maintenance work.
• Work closely with the Controls Team to plan calibration activities and manage external testing providers.
• Lead SAP purchasing for parts and service contracts.
• Support TPM initiatives to reduce downtime and improve OEE year-on-year.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement in maintenance processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required.

• Time-served engineer with strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic knowledge.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering and regulated maintenance environments.
• Proficient in CMMS (Maximo), SAP, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
• Data-driven approach with experience in root cause analysis and improvement projects.
• Previous experience managing contractors and permits for planned maintenance.

• NVQ Level 4, ONC/HNC, BTEC, or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Craft technician qualifications and PLC knowledge desirable.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.