FT Recruitment are supporting our client, a leading international industrial services provider, to recruit for a Planner on a 6 month FTC basis. This role will be based in Darly, North Ayrshire and will be 38 hours per week, fully onsite with potential overtime required. Key responsibilities of this role: Transform approved work orders into comprehensive work packages, including time allocation, resource planning, material needs, access arrangements, method statements, preliminary risk assessments, and coordination with contractors as needed. Develop and issue the weekly maintenance schedule to ensure efficient planning and execution of tasks. Clearly define job scopes and initiate the permit-to-work process in alignment with safety and operational standards. Create detailed work plans and schedules, maintaining accurate records within the designated maintenance database. Generate cost estimates for maintenance activities to support budgeting and financial planning. Raise purchase requisitions for required materials, services, and equipment in support of planned work. Provide short-term cover for other Maintenance Technical Planners during periods of absence, including holidays and sickness, ensuring continuity of operations. Enforce and support the implementation of Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Quality policies in all maintenance planning activities. Experience required: The successful candidates will have at least HNC and/or relevant maintenance and or project planning and scheduling experience Previous experience in a similar role as a Planner with a diverse and varied background / knowledge The ability to start this role immediately on a contract basis As well as have a track record of improving technical competence in their own area of discipline Good communication, flexible approach, self starter and team player Microsoft packages and SAP experience preferred but not essential Enforce and support the implementation of Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Quality policies in all maintenance planning activities