Maintenance Planner

Full Job Description

Job Title:  Engineering Planner

Location:  Dumfriesshire

Hours: Monday to Friday (07:30 - 15:30)

Salary:  Competitive Salary (Will be discussed during screening call)

Talento is seeking a dynamic Engineering Planner to join our client who is a leading manufacturer in Dumfries. As an Engineering Planner, you will play a crucial role in optimising production efficiency by meticulously planning for forecasted downtime and repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment:  Conducting thorough risk assessments for planned maintenance activities to anticipate and mitigate potential challenges, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules.
• Collaboration:  Collaborating closely with maintenance teams, production managers, and other relevant departments to gather insights and input for creating comprehensive and feasible maintenance plans.
• Resource Allocation:  Efficiently allocating manpower, materials, and equipment to support maintenance activities, balancing the need for minimal downtime with cost-effectiveness.
• Documentation:  Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities, including schedules, downtime reports, and resource usage, to facilitate future planning and analysis.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements in maintenance planning and execution, implementing best practices, and contributing to the overall enhancement of operational efficiency.
• Emergency Response Planning:  Developing contingency plans and protocols to address unforeseen maintenance issues or equipment failures, ensuring a rapid and effective response to minimize disruptions.
• Budget Management: Assisting in the development and management of budgets related to maintenance activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high standards of equipment reliability.

Qualifications and requirements:

• A suitable engineering qualification (e.g. HNC).
• Previous experience of planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities.
• An understanding and working knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project).
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations for chemical and machinery manufacturing plant equipment.
• An understanding of modern maintenance processes and techniques.
• Ability to work and communicate in a team, and to interface effectively with a broad section of personnel both internal and external to the company.
• Ability to organise and lead a team to complete planned maintenance activities.
• Adaptable and flexible to support on site outside of normal working hours when required.

If you have a keen eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and a background in engineering or maintenance planning, we invite you to apply and contribute to our client's production schedule for 2024!