Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner - Automotive Industry

Location: Solihull

Contract: Fixed-Term

Hours: Double Days (Mornings/Afternoons), 37-40 hrs/week

Pay: £38.29/hr + overtime/weekend premiums

Salary Equivalent: £55.2k (37 hrs) / £57.5k (40 hrs)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Planner to join a leading automotive manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating preventative maintenance activities, supporting operational performance, equipment reliability, and statutory compliance across production facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage SAP/MAPS preventative maintenance schedules.
• Create and update PM plans, frequencies, labour hours, and job plans.
• Maintain the PMCR register.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and track defect reports through to completion.
• Attend planning and PM review meetings, assigning work via SAP.
• Support maintenance targets and PM completion rates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in maintenance planning within an automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of SAP/MAPS or similar maintenance management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence where required.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV detailing your relevant maintenance planning experience, qualifications, and availability