About us Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market. Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation. Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education. We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain. We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support. About the Role We're ready to welcome our next Engineering Planner/Coordinator here at Northwood! This isn't your average role, it is an opportunity to play a key part in business success. Given the optimal maintenance planning and coordination, our machinery becomes more reliable, our Engineers have the tools they need sooner, and our product keeps moving. In turn, we deliver an unparalleled service to our customers, and you are recognised for your contribution! Job Opportunity What the role entails: You'll coordinate routine machinery maintenance schedules, as well as the scheduling of work orders (requested maintenance or repair). You will be assisting with the administering of contracts and contractors (including completion of Permits to Work), and assisting in monitoring site utilities (including meter readings). Utilising our CMM System, you'll set up and administrate user accounts, generate PPM checklists, schedules, and other relevant documentation. You'll also report on expenditure, PPM completion rates, and machinery downtime. Stores Coordination: You'll take ownership of our Engineering Stores, maintaining a balance of well-organised stock and replacement of critical parts. For spare parts, you'll have the opportunity to select Preferred Suppliers, negotiating cost-effective prices, collaborating with the Maintenance Manager. As well as carrying out regular stock checks, you'll maintain the Inventory Control area within our CMM System. Company Benefits Company pension Life assurance Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Free early access to pay scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee referral scheme Essential Skills What we're looking for: Strong Engineering/Maintenance Planning background (critical requirement). Experience effectively maintaining Engineering Stores in a Manufacturing/Production environment. Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management (CMM) Systems, e.g. Agility. Experience as a (preferably Multiskilled) Maintenance Engineer (desirable) A growth mindset with the desire to continuously learn Self-starter with the initiative to collaborate, improve, and implement This rare opportunity is the perfect step for you if you have a strong track record as a Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing) and you're looking to now make a powerful impact to overall Engineering schedules and planning processes! DEI Statement At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.