Engineering Maintenance Planner Location: West Midlands, Wolverhampton Job Family: Engineering My Client is looking for a proactive and inspirational Engineering Maintenance Planner to join our clients high-performing Engineering function. This is a key role in ensuring our plant, machinery, and services run to the highest standards and support the overall success of our operations. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you’ll oversee maintenance planning across four closely linked sites, support up to 30 engineers, and directly manage our Stores team. If you thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and can bring consistency, leadership, and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and manage a comprehensive maintenance plan for all engineering assets. * Schedule and coordinate regular maintenance activities, allocating the right personnel and materials. * Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to assess and prioritise tasks. * Manage and track work orders and PPMs to ensure timely and accurate completion. * Monitor key maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTTF, compliance, cost efficiency, etc.) and drive improvements. * Conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures and lead corrective action planning. * Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, costs, and stock. * Ensure safety, legal compliance, and alignment with company standards. * Support budgeting, forecasting, and inventory control for maintenance. * Provide training and mentoring for new and existing team members. What You’ll Bring: * Proven experience in engineering maintenance planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for team development. * A strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement, planning, and performance optimisation. * High standards in health & safety, legal compliance, and engineering excellence. * Ability to lead and influence across departments and shift patterns. Key Metrics You'll Drive: * Planned vs. Unplanned Maintenance Ratio * Work Order Completion Rates * MTTR & MTTF Performance * Compliance to Maintenance Schedules * Stock & Cost Efficiency * Downtime and Safety Metrics Role Impact: * Reports to: Head of Engineering * Direct Reports: 3 (Stores Team) * Matrix Reports: 25–30 Engineers * Financial Responsibility: Maintenance budgets, stock, and asset performance * Cultural Influence: Help shape the mindset and standards of a world-class engineering team