Engineering Maintenance Planner

Engineering Maintenance Planner Location: Northumberland Salary: Up to £46,500 Job Type: Permanent Working Hours: 35.5 hours per week, early finish FridaysJoin our client's team as an Engineering Maintenance Planner and play a pivotal role in enhancing equipment performance and reliability through expertly designed maintenance strategies. This position is ideal for someone passionate about ensuring operational efficiency and equipment longevity in a manufacturing environment. Day-to-day of the role: Design and continuously improve planned and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment performance and reliability. Generate, prioritise, and oversee maintenance tasks using a centralised maintenance management system. Liaise with engineering personnel to track task progress and ensure timely completion of activities. Coordinate the availability of tools, spare parts, and external resources required to complete maintenance work. Review historical maintenance data and equipment performance metrics to identify trends and support reliability improvements. Work closely with operational teams to plan maintenance activities and minimise disruption to production schedules. Support inventory management by working with relevant departments to maintain appropriate stock levels of critical spares. Assist with internal audits and ensure maintenance records and systems remain accurate and up to date. Promote adherence to health & safety standards and ensure all maintenance activities align with company procedures and regulations.Required Skills & Qualifications: Degree, NVQ Level 4, ONC/HNC, BTEC, or equivalent in an Engineering discipline. Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance planning or scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Fiix). Strong understanding of maintenance strategies including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM). Appreciation of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial equipment, and facility operations.Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus fixed days at Christmas and all standard bank holidays. Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) with employer contributions up to 9%, depending on employee contributions. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave. Private Medical Insurance. Company sick pay based on length of service. Life insurance at 5× annual salary. Subsidised staff canteen.To apply for the Engineering Maintenance Planner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role