Maintenance Planner

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Planner.

Reporting to the API Maintenance Manager the Maintenance Planner will play a key role in the planning and execution of the maintenance program. The Maintenance Planner will effectively plan and assist in scheduling maintenance work to enable effective and timely execution. The planner will have strong technical knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance with the ability to map out repair plans in a standard work format.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Assist in the development, implementation and day to day operation of the site Maintenance system & strategic KPIs.
• In conjunction with the Maintenance Manager & Scheduler, coordinate the Work Scheduling process to ensure site specific targets on maintenance backlog management are achieved.
• Plan PM & CM work orders by visiting job sites, booking/ordering materials, writing task lists & working closely with contract providers to plan work requests.
• Continue to develop the PPM (Planned and Predictive Maintenance) system including writing job plans and assigning maintenance frequencies.
• Liaise with the Reliability Engineer on implementation of the PdM program.
• Operation and execution of the PPM Change Control System.
• Review incoming work orders & notifications to ensure data accuracy, correct work type and to manage CM (Corrective Maintenance) Backlogs through weekly meeting.
• Plan, estimate, and assist in the coordination all aspects of maintenance and project activities associated with the Maintenance Shutdowns.
• Support the development of the equipment annual review and support the team in the development of periodic OOT trend report.
• Support the implementation maintenance best practice methodologies/technologies including LSS processes e.g. creation of standard work for routine maintenance activities.
• Liaise with Reliability Engineers on criticality assessments in developing new maintenance strategies/plans for new assets.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Trade qualification and or a 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• 2+ years experience in maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing GMP environment.
• Knowledge and experience of CMMS systems is essential, ideally SAP & Procal.
• Experience of managing vendors and contractors.
• Good understanding of World Class Maintenance practices and expectations.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems and work practices for both electrical and mechanical crafts.
• Knowledge of predictive and condition-monitoring maintenance techniques and their applications.
• Leadership, communication, decision making and problem solving skills with a proven track record for effectively collaborating and working well within a team.
• High personal integrity, credibility and energy.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Maintenance Planning, SAP for Utilities, Utilities Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

11/20/2025

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