Field Service/Maintenance Planner - Warehouse Automation Equipment
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract: 6–12 Months
Start: ASAP
We are looking for an experienced Field Service Planner to support a national team of travelling Service Engineers working across the UK on advanced warehouse automation equipment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and excels at coordinating preventative maintenance schedules for a busy field service operation.
The Role
As the Field Service Planner, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and allocating preventative maintenance tasks for a team of mobile Service Engineers. You’ll ensure all visits are coordinated efficiently, routes are optimised, and customers receive high‑quality service support across the country.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and schedule preventative maintenance (PPM) activities for field-based Service Engineers
* Coordinate UK‑wide engineer movements, routes, and visit timings
* Manage and maintain service schedules within the CMMS
* Liaise with customers to arrange site access and confirm service windows
* Monitor engineer utilisation and adjust workloads where required
* Update documentation, job packs, and service records accurately
* Support reactive rescheduling where emergencies arise
* Ensure all planned work supports asset reliability and customer expectations
About You
We’re seeking someone with:
* Strong background in field service planning, ideally within engineering, automation, or technical services
* Experience scheduling engineers travelling across the UK
* Excellent organisational and coordination skills
* Proficiency in CMMS or service-planning platforms
* A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with the ability to prioritise dynamically
* Clear communication skills, both with engineers and customers
What’s on Offer
* 6–12 month contract
* Competitive day rate
* Opportunity to work with advanced warehouse automation technology
* Fast-paced, supportive service delivery environment
If you have the experience to keep a national engineering team running smoothly and efficiently, apply now or get in touch for more details.