A leading Chemical Manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Planner to join their team in the Cheshire area.

With a reputation for innovation, safety, and operational excellence, this organisation plays a pivotal role in supplying critical chemical products across multiple sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a technically advanced and well-established engineering function, with strong support, development opportunities, and a rewarding package.

Pay Rate and Other Details:

• Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum


• Contract Type: Permanent


• Location: Site-based role


• Working Hours: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm (Monday to Friday), with some flexibility as required


• Benefits Include:
  
  
  
  • Up to 11% employer pension contribution
  
  
  • Free on-site parking
  
  
  • Company part-subsidised private healthcare
  
  
  • Choice of an extra 5 days holiday or a 2% cash bonus
  
  
  • Career Progression & Development Opportunities
  
  
  
  

Role of the Maintenance Planner
Reporting to the CE Engineering Manager, the Maintenance Planner will play a crucial role in coordinating and optimising PPM across site.

This hands-on planning role is central to ensuring asset reliability and performance by overseeing the CMMS system, supporting shutdown plans, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the CMMS system, ensuring accuracy of job plans, PMs, and equipment data.


• Collaborate with Engineering and Projects teams to update CMMS for new assets and drive continuous improvements.


• Plan and schedule non-breakdown activities, coordinating methods, materials, spares, and manpower.


• Liaise with Stores and supervise external vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work.


• Develop and publish planning schedules, including 2-week lookahead and major shutdown plans.


• Monitor KPIs, performance data, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and contractor optimisation.


• Support identification of critical spares and provide additional planning support as required.

Preferred Criteria:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.


• Strong experience using planning systems such as SAP or equivalent CMMS platforms.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and confident in analysing data and producing reports.


• ONC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade or engineering discipline.

How to Apply
If this Maintenance Planner sounds like something that could be of interest, submit your CV to apply direct!