OverviewWe are looking for a Maintenance Planner/Reliability Engineer to join our site-based maintenance team. This role combines hands‑on maintenance planning with SAP PM expertise and a strong focus on improving plant reliability.A key focus of the role is improving the quality of work orders and optimising SAP PM (Computerised Maintenance Management System), working closely with the cross‑functional site teams to ensure work is well defined, prioritised, and ready for execution while improving planning effectiveness, backlog health, and equipment availability.This is a practical, plant‑facing role, suited to someone who enjoys working across functions and making systems work better.The role ensures that all maintenance activities are effectively planned, scheduled, and executed with minimal disruption to operations. This role supports asset reliability, optimises resources, and facilitates data‑driven decision‑making to improve plant performance and reduce unplanned downtime.ResponsibilitiesCreate and manage high‑quality maintenance work orders and plans in SAP PMImprove SAP PM work order quality and reduce duplication and low‑value requestsCollaborate with Operations on equipment availability and maintenance schedulingAnalyse equipment history to identify reliability improvement opportunitiesSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance planning and reliabilitySpend time in the field to understand equipment issues and validate work scopesEngage with the plant functions to ensure planning decisions reflect real equipment condition and operating contextQualificationsWhat We’re Looking ForProven experience as a Maintenance Planner or similar role in an industrial environmentStrong SAP PM experience (Plant Maintenance module)Practical understanding of plant maintenance and equipmentStrong collaboration and communication skillsAbility to work with multiple functions and competing prioritiesDesirableReliability engineering or asset management experienceQualified Trade background or engineering qualificationExperience with SAP PM optimisation or data improvement initiativesWhy ApplyOpportunity to have a real impact on how maintenance is planned and executed in a fast‑paced manufacturing environmentExposure to both planning and reliability functionsKey role in improving plant performance and SAP PM effectivenessFor the purposes of external advertising we have called this role Maintenance Planner/Reliability Engineer. However please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will be Prod Equip Repair & Maint Leader.
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