Engineering Planner

Job Title: Engineering Planner
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (Depending on Experience)
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07:00–15:30 and 07:00–15:00 split)

My client a long-standing UK manufacturer that plays a key role in producing essential hygiene products used nationwide. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency, this business offers the opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team where your ideas and expertise will be valued.

• Develop and manage detailed weekly maintenance plans, including 5-weekly engineering shuts

• Coordinate labour, contractors (30–40 on-site during shuts), tools, and equipment

• Translate daily maintenance needs into prioritised, achievable work plans

• Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Leads, Engineering Manager, and Production teams

• Ensure all planned maintenance is documented and fully resourced (RAMS, SOPs, POs)

• Maintain records using the CMMS system and support improvement of PPM schedules

• Liaise with contractors and insurance inspectors

• Promote health & safety through audits and safe systems of work

• Mechanically biased with hands-on experience and contractor supervision

• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills

• Confident communicator who works well across departments

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and SharePoint (MS Project is a bonus)

• Completed a mechanical engineering apprenticeship (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent)

• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving industrial environment

Desirable:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience in paper/packaging or similar manufacturing

• Supervisory experience

• Competitive salary with regular inflation-linked reviews

• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

• Pension scheme (4% employee / 5% employer)

• Private medical cover and employee healthcare support

• Early access to pay programs

• Discounts through App

• Cycle to work and tech purchase schemes

• Free monthly company products

• Join a stable, 24/7 operation with a strong team culture

If this sounds like you or if you have any questions, reach out to me on the details below with your availability to chat or apply below.

To Contact Directly:
Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
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