Mechanical & Maintenance Planner
Location: Barry, South Wales
Contract: 12 months initial (strong likelihood of extension)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Maintenance Planner to support maintenance, shutdown, and decommissioning activities within a heavy industrial environment. This role is responsible for developing detailed work packs and job plans to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of maintenance and decommissioning work. The successful candidate will have strong planning experience within engineering, maintenance, shutdown, or project environments and will possess a solid understanding of CMMS/SAP systems, field operations, and contractor coordination.
Key Responsibilities
* Review work orders for technical completeness and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all required information is available before planning activities commence.
* Conduct site and field inspections to develop safe, accurate, and executable job plans.
* Define detailed task sequences, labour requirements, materials, tooling, equipment, and specialist service needs.
* Identify safety requirements, hazards, permits, and controls required for safe execution of work.
* Coordinate long lead time materials and work closely with procurement and materials teams to ensure timely availability.
* Liaise with site operations, maintenance teams, and external vendors to coordinate specialist labour and material requirements.
* Produce comprehensive work packs and job packages within SAP and supporting documentation systems, including:
o Detailed task descriptions
o Photographs and scope details
o Material requirements
o Resource estimates
o Safety and procedural documentation
* Act as a key point of contact for contractors during tendering and execution phases, including supporting site walk-downs and responding to technical queries.
* Ensure all work packs comply with maintenance procedures and company safety policies, including hazard assessments and procedural controls.
* Support the creation, revision, and management of maintenance procedures and checklists, including Management of Change (MOC) processes where required.
* Work closely with scheduling teams to ensure plans align with outage, shutdown, and maintenance schedules.
* Participate in work pack reviews with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
* Continuously improve work planning processes using operational feedback and best practice methodologies.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
* Mechanical or Instrumentation apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent technical qualification
* Previous planning experience within engineering, maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, or project environments
* Experience working within heavy industrial sectors such as:
o Petrochemical
o Power Generation
o Chemical Manufacturing
o Oil & Gas
o Heavy Manufacturing
* Experience using SAP or other CMMS systems
* Strong understanding of maintenance and operational processes
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Desirable
* Previous field supervision or contractor management experience
* Experience supporting shutdowns, turnarounds, or decommissioning projects
* Knowledge of maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and permit systems
Key Skills
* Excellent organisational and planning skills
* Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
* Attention to detail and strong safety focus
* Ability to manage multiple work scopes and priorities
* Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
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