Maintenance Planner

Job Title: Maintenance Planner – Coordinator
Location: Chester-le Street
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days holiday + additional long-service holiday, profit share scheme, pension, and flexible overtime

The Company:

We’re working with a forward-thinking and well-established manufacturing business known for its strong commitment to continuous improvement and employee development. With a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, they’ve created a supportive and loyal working culture. Due to succession planning and upcoming retirements within the team, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role and make a lasting impact.

Working Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

• Friday: 8:30am – 1:00pm

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + additional holiday after 5 years’ service

• Profit share scheme

• Pension contribution

• Development opportunities

• Supportive and stable team environment

Job Description:

As the Maintenance Planner – Coordinator, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that engineering operations run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll take ownership of documentation, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement activities.

This Maintenance Planner – Coordinator position is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge who can identify root causes of issues, build clear SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and implement preventative strategies to reduce downtime.

You’ll coordinate and plan maintenance shutdowns, manage inventory, and liaise with the wider supply chain and production teams. While hands-on experience isn’t essential, a solid understanding of engineering and maintenance processes is key.

This is a key succession hire, working closely with a team of 10 and replacing a Maintenance Supervisor and Trainer due to retire. You’ll be instrumental in embedding TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices and helping to lead the next chapter of this department.

Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience in a maintenance, planning, or engineering environment

• Strong technical understanding (hands-on skills not essential)

• Experience creating and implementing SOPs and PM systems

• Knowledge of TPM or continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen, RCA)

• Excellent documentation and organisation skills

• IT literate with good communication and coordination abilities

• Open to candidates from a variety of industries

• Flexible, loyal, and proactive character

Why Should You Apply?

• A unique opportunity to step into a Maintenance Planner – Coordinator role with autonomy and clear progression

• Be part of a well-supported team and help drive forward improvements

• Stability – succession planning is key, and you’ll be at the heart of long-term development

• Work-life balance with a day shift and early Friday finish

• A respected and well-run company that values its people

If you’re an experienced, organised, and forward-thinking Maintenance Planner – Coordinator, this could be your next long-term move. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

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