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Engineering Maintenance Planner
Location: West Midlands
Shifts Days Only Monday to Friday
Salary £35,000
Join our Engineering Team and Help Drive World-Class Maintenance Standards
My Client is looking for a proactive and inspirational Engineering Maintenance Planner to join our high-performing Engineering function. This is a key role in ensuring my clients plant, machinery, and services run to the highest standards and support the overall success of their operations.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, youll oversee maintenance planning across four closely linked sites, support up to 30 engineers, and directly manage our Stores team. If you thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and can bring consistency, leadership, and operational excellence, wed love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage a comprehensive maintenance plan for all engineering assets.
Schedule and coordinate regular maintenance activities, allocating the right personnel and materials.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to assess and prioritise tasks.
Manage and track work orders and PPMs to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Monitor key maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTTF, compliance, cost efficiency, etc.) and drive improvements.
Conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures and lead corrective action planning.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, costs, and stock.
Ensure safety, legal compliance, and alignment with company standards.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and inventory control for maintenance.
Provide training and mentoring for new and existing team members.
Proven experience in engineering maintenance planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for team development.
A strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement, planning, and performance optimisation.
High standards in health & safety, legal compliance, and engineering excellence.
Ability to lead and influence across departments and shift patterns.
Planned vs. Unplanned Maintenance Ratio
Work Order Completion Rates
MTTR & MTTF Performance
Compliance to Maintenance Schedules
Stock & Cost Efficiency
Downtime and Safety Metrics
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Direct Reports: 3 (Stores Team)
Matrix Reports: 2530 Engineers
Financial Responsibility: Maintenance budgets, stock, and asset performance
Cultural Influence: Help shape the mindset and standards of a world-class engineering team
