Job number UU03809 Country United Kingdom Region Lancashire Location name Wigan Wastewater Treatment Works, Deans Lane, Hoscar, Nr Ormskirk, L40 4BL Posting End Date 30/10/2025 Band 5a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary 46,869
📌What the Maintenance Planner will be doing 📌:
* Put safety first by identifying risks early and building proactive maintenance plans for short, medium, and long-term asset care.
* Work closely with maintenance, scheduling, and supply chain teams to ensure the right materials and services are in place for planned work.
* Review and prioritise new maintenance tasks, aiming to minimise disruption to water treatment operations.
* Build and improve a library of job plans, adapting them with input from operations and engineering teams to boost asset reliability is a responsibility of the Maintenance Planner.
* Collaborate daily with schedulers and attend planning meetings to shape executable maintenance plans from one week to a year ahead.
* Request asset shutdowns when needed, report missed maintenance opportunities and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
👀What we are looking for in our Maintenance Planner 👀:
* Has deep maintenance knowledge and can accurately estimate time, materials, and skills needed for jobs.
* Understands plant operations, equipment, and health & safety processes inside out.
* Is confident using Microsoft Office and has a good grasp of SAP and MARS systems.
* Can apply root cause and failure analysis to solve problems effectively.
* Works well both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical colleagues.
* Plans work logically and efficiently, making the most of available resources.
* Is familiar with industry safety standards and work authorisation procedures.
* Holds a full UK driving licence.
* Qualified to HNC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation engineering, with hands-on experience and a strong maintenance background in the water or similar industry is required for the Maintenance Planner.
* United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
* We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
* We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
* We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
* Up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
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