Maintenance Planner

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Maintenance Planner to join a team within a leading pharmaceutical organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of technical maintenance activities within a highly regulated environment.

As a Maintenance Planner, you'll support the asset management strategy and ensure efficient service delivery for building and equipment maintenance. You'll work closely with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with site, company, and statutory requirements.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all technical maintenance activities using the Maximo/GMARS CMMS system.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, including Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and supplier RAMS.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors, ensuring site access, permits, and safety documentation are in place.
• Review and assess technical reports, identifying required remedial actions and raising quotations where necessary.
• Maintain structured records including POs, qualification documents, service level agreements, and maintenance reports.
• Support asset lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with budget control, risk management, and performance monitoring.
• Drive compliance with HSE, GxP, and client standards through proactive site engagement and audit readiness.

• Proven experience in maintenance planning or technical service coordination, ideally within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of HSE and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in Maximo or similar CMMS software.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Knowledge of facilities or asset management in a pharmaceutical or industrial setting (desirable).