Job Description:

MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Job Title – Maintenance Planner
Location – Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent
Salary – £56,500
Shift – Monday to Friday (Days)

Job Role of the Maintenance Planner

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Planner to join a well-invested, heavy industrial manufacturing site that is currently undergoing major development and expansion. This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer looking to come off the tools and transition into a hands-off, planning-focused position within a structured and forward-thinking environment.

Working as part of a close-knit team of three, the Maintenance Planner will play a key role in ensuring maintenance activities are effectively planned, scheduled, and executed to maximise site efficiency and safety.

You will be responsible for developing and managing maintenance plans in line with the Maintenance Management Plan (MMP), coordinating resources, and ensuring all maintenance work is carried out safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance plans aligned with the MMP
• Review and manage maintenance requests via CMMS, including creating work orders
• Conduct site assessments and plan required resources (materials, contractors, tools)
• Prepare risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with supervisors and production teams
• Manage both reactive and planned maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate records for audits (contractor reports, risk assessments, etc.)
• Carry out administrative duties including reporting, contractor bookings, and meeting coordination
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Supervise contractors and act as Responsible Officer (RO), issuing permits to work
• Ensure high standards of safety, communication, and leadership

Sector – Heavy Industry / Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Electrical qualification Level 3 or above
• Experience within an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
• Planning, scheduling, or project experience
• Comfortable working in a hands-off, computer-based role

Additional Requirements

• Must be open to undertaking monthly blood tests
• Must be willing to shower on-site before shifts

The Maintenance Planner Will Benefit From

• Salary of £56,500 (with expected increases)
• Opportunity to move to a 4-day working week after probation
• Working for a globally backed, market-leading business
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site gym and free parking
• Sick pay and strong job security due to ongoing investment