Planning Engineer
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 removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)
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