We’re looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Engineering team and play a key role in driving, developing, and continuously improving our maintenance systems. This role is central to ensuring our plant runs efficiently, safely, and reliably, while supporting engineering, production, and shift teams across the site. You’ll act as a key link between engineering functions, particularly around planned maintenance activities and upcoming height changes within the plant.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Manage Autonomous and Planned Maintenance scheduling, ensuring plans align with plant requirements and capacity
* Play an active role during Maintenance Days, working closely with Coordinators and Production to make sure work is completed on time and in full
* Work alongside Production and Engineering teams to identify current issues and ensure they’re properly planned and resolved
* Monitor and feedback on maintenance completion rates, supporting Coordinators and management to drive improvements
* Lead and monitor Autonomous Maintenance scheduling via Apriso, ensuring correct use and completion in partnership with Shift Managers and Cell Leaders
* Be involved in continuous improvement and autonomous projects, working closely with both shift and days teams and sharing technical expertise
* Lead the CMMS (FIIX) process
* Plan and lead Maintenance Days and Overhauls, working hands-on with Engineering and Production Managers
* Develop and improve methods to reduce height change times
* Support the development of SOPs and risk assessments for maintenance activities in collaboration with Engineering Coordinators
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
* A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in an engineering discipline
* HNC/HND (or equivalent) desirable; electrical qualification an advantage
* Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the confidence to work independently and use initiative
* The ability to organise, prioritise, and perform well under pressure
* Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
* A flexible, action‑orientated approach with a genuine desire to achieve results
* Willingness, with appropriate training, to support other areas of the business when required
About Ardagh Metal Packaging
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.
AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.
· Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
· Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
· Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).
The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!