Engineering Maintenance Planner

Want to help us bring happiness to the world Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands infrastructure and people Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands we dont compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-ledresilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility we insist oncollaborationand demand accountability. If that is your thing then pladis offers global ambition a clear Vision and roadmap for success challenge and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Site introduction:

What will this role achieve

In this role you will take responsibility for coordinating and issuing the weekly maintenance plan that supports a sevenday maintenance operation. Following the appropriate training you will also contribute to weekend coverage as the lead engineer on site. This is expected to be approximately one weekend in five. The core working pattern is Monday to Friday 40 hours/week.

This position will play an important part of the site Engineering team working alongside a core team of 6 (plus shift engineers) in supporting the sites transition from a traditional maintenance model to a ReliabilityBased Maintenance approach using the latest conditionbased monitoring techniques. For the right person this role also offers development opportunities toward broader engineering leadership responsibilities.

What will be your key deliverables

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities including sevenday forward planning longterm (15 year) horizon activities and ensuring alignment with budget requirements.
• Release and manage Planned Maintenance Plans maintaining an effective balance between PMs and repairs identified through conditionbased monitoring.
• Coordinate all resources for planned work including organising parts services contractors and ensuring all Permit to Work requirements are completed.
• Maintain accurate engineering records including SAP asset histories technical documentation DSOPs and Risk Assessments.
• Prepare clear work instructions including detailed weekend work sheets and prioritising and approving scheduled tasks based on criticality and operational constraints.
• Review technician feedback and continuously improve plans replanning activities to enhance effectiveness and support asset reliability performance metrics.
• Champion safety quality and compliance ensuring adherence to Health & Safety processes contractor inductions Everyday Quality processes hygiene standards and environmental responsibilities.
• Promote sustainability and responsible operations considering energy efficiency waste minimisation and longterm asset reliability in all planning decisions.

Bring your experience!

Essential

Crucial

• Aptitude to learn and progress career in Engineering we are open to candidates from a manufacturing background who demonstrate a desire to learn and develop their Engineering comprehension skills
• Practical experience in problemsolving ideally using faultfinding techniques data analysis and interpretation and producing clear technical reports.
• Competent in safetycritical processes including Risk Assessments Permit to Work systems COSHH understanding and safe working practices.
• Strong communication and numeracy skills with high accuracy attention to detail and the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Proactive and analytical approach using structured problemsolving methods to identify issues and drive effective solutions.

Desirable

• Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in a mechanical and/or electrical discipline supported by practical experience and strong mechanical/electrical comprehension.
• Experience with Lean tools and techniques (NVQ Level 3 desirable) and the ability to apply continuous improvement principles.
• Working knowledge of SAP PM and MM systems to support effective planning and asset management.
• Experience implementing or working with conditionbased monitoring systems and/or previous experience in a maintenance planning role ideally within an FMCG environment.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

What will the interview process be

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
• 1st stage interview 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview 60 minutes a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount and Cashback Scheme make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led Were energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile Were ever evolving we never stand still always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive Were highly motivated optimistic courageous and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - Were persistent in the face of setbacks quick to adapt learn and move forward

Collaborative We gain strength from operating as one pladis winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer like every great recipe were a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work thats as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support live and work in all around the world. Where every voice is heard and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Carlisle: Our Carlisle site has step-free access accessible entrances and lifts between floors to support individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to receive other benefits and privileges of employment and where possible to perform key job functions.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy you must have agreed to and signed our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.