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Planner

Warrington
Permanent
Job Description

The Planner is responsible for ensuring the effective scheduling and coordination of engineering activities to meet operational deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs). This role focuses on forward planning, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure successful delivery of both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works (RW).  

Key Responsibilities 

Plan and schedule jobs in line with timeframes set by the Demand Lead 

Ensure all requirements are in place prior to job allocation, including site access, appropriate engineer skill sets, and necessary materials or spares 

Identify and escalate any risks that may impact delivery timelines 

Proactively resolve access or scheduling issues to avoid failed engineer visits 

Work closely with the Operations Manager (OM) to optimise engineer planning 

Collaborate with the Demand Lead to ensure all reactive works are raised and completed within SLA 

Support the timely delivery of all PPM activities within the required monthly timeframe 

All PPM activities are planned and completed within the designated timeframe 

Reactive works are completed within agreed SLAs 

Effective use of CRM data to prevent repeat issues or inefficiencies 

Day-to-day challenges are resolved quickly to maintain service delivery 

Proactive planning reduces risk of job failure or delays 

Produce and manage engineer work schedules to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency 

Maintain strong communication with Reactive and Governance Compliance teams 

Deliver high-quality forward planning to ensure all PPMs are completed within the month 

Maximise utilisation of engineers using scheduling tools and standard time allocations 

Meet or exceed SLAs for attendance and job completion (internal and external resources) 

Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding subcontracting decisions and adjust plans accordingly 

Escalate outstanding or at-risk jobs and implement mitigation actions 

Oversee data quality in systems such as Maximo and Oracle, ensuring accuracy and clear job narratives 

Support the Management Team and Team Leader as required 

Ensure timely raising and approval of purchase orders 

Manage internal outages and coordinate responses effectively 

Undertake additional duties as required by the Line Manager 

 

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 1258000000000494427

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