Job Title: Reliability Maintenance Engineering Planner
Location: Stocksbridge
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
About the Company:
Our client is a leading specialist in the steel industry, operating across South Yorkshire. They are an innovative and forward-thinking company, offering exciting career prospects with opportunities for growth and development.
They are now seeking a proactive Reliability Maintenance Engineering Planner to support their engineering team by improving asset reliability and optimizing maintenance cost efficiency. This role is crucial in defining, implementing, and scheduling preventive maintenance plans to enhance operational effectiveness. Additionally, the successful candidate will be the department lead for the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), providing training and support while managing administrative tasks to assist daily engineering operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Gather and analyse equipment performance data, identifying problems and implementing solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
Prioritise asset importance using FMEA/FMECA assessment methodologies.
Lead Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) initiatives to improve engineering processes.
Integrate root cause analysis and continuous improvement strategies into maintenance plans.
Ensure lessons learned from maintenance activities and breakdowns are reflected in maintenance strategies.
Understand and incorporate statutory and mandatory regulations, such as PUWER, ATEX, LOLER, and COSHH, into asset maintenance strategies.
Oversee CMMS scheduling to maximize equipment availability.
Plan and coordinate major engineering plant shutdowns efficiently.
Drive and support change management initiatives within the engineering team.
Maintain accurate records of stores inventory, ensuring new items are added as required.
Manage the procurement process, tracking and placing orders as needed.
Serve as the CMMS subject matter expert (SME), providing training and escalating system issues when necessary. What We’re Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you should have:
A BTEC National qualification (or equivalent) and a proven track record in executing maintenance plans.
Experience in change management and continuous improvement, ideally holding a Lean6 Yellow3+ certification (ISO 18404:2015 Lean6 Yellow Belt).
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
Asset Management, Maintenance & Reliability (IOM3)
Fundamentals of Asset Management
Maintenance Strategy Development
Reliability-Centered Maintenance
Failure Investigation & Analysis
Maintenance Management (IMechE)
World-Class Maintenance
RCM & RBM (Reliability-Centered & Risk-Based Maintenance)
Asset Management
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
Total Productive Maintenance
A strong understanding of health & safety regulations, including business standards and statutory legislation, ideally holding an IOSH Managing Safely qualification. What Will Make You Stand Out?
Prior experience with INFOR CMMS What’s in It for You?
Competitive Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 per year (depending on experience).
Generous Holiday Allowance: 35 days of annual leave.
Attractive Benefits Package:
Retail Discounts and up to 16% combined pension contribution
On-site Parking – free for all employees
Career Development – ongoing training and progression opportunities
Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Program, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
Join a supportive and forward-thinking team within a growing industry leader. At Verus Recruitment, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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