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Maintenance Planner
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Purfleet
Expire in: 25 days
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 moreBefore You Apply
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