Planning Engineer
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
£42,000 per annum
Poole
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Planning Engineer to join its site in Poole. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where health and safety, product quality, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of operations.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment
Champion safety across the engineering function, promoting safe working practices
Ensure risk assessments are completed for all planned maintenance tasks
Food Safety & Quality
Ensure compliance with food safety, technical, and legal standards
Identify engineering improvements to enhance product quality
Maintenance Planning & Asset Care
Plan and prioritise maintenance activities in line with site needs
Collaborate on asset care strategies and manage engineering resource allocation
Monitor and report on maintenance costs, labour, and downtime
Continuous Improvement & Projects
Lead improvement initiatives across plant, equipment, and processes
Deliver maintenance cost savings through strategic planning and data analysis
Manage stakeholder expectations and support project delivery
Data Management & Reporting
Capture and analyse equipment failure data and maintenance records
Identify and address recurring issues
Support data-led decision-making to improve engineering performance
Requirements
Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND/BSc), or time-served apprenticeship
Minimum of 2 years experience in food manufacturing or a similar industry
Proficient in CMMS and Microsoft Office
Strong understanding of RCM, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis
Effective communication skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Dan Rose at Daniel.rose @ cvtechnical.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01455 291035
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