Senior Maintenance Planner

Role details

Salary - £52,830

Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Blackburn and Darwen Wastewater Treatment Works

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution."

Benefits

· A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays

· A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover

· Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements

· A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme

· MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions

· Best Doctors

· Salary Finance

· Wealth at Work courses

· Deals and discounts

· EVolve Car Scheme

· Employee Assistance Plan

· Mental health first aiders

· ShareBuy

· MORE Choices flexible benefits

· Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

To review asset planning data for system standards and integrity, inc SAP task list, QA documents and processes. Development of processes and systems in line with a continuous improvement strategy and business change programs.

Coach planners on a variety of systems, planning best practice and processes to provide a consistent and seamless service. Act as SME for the planning strategy across corrective and work bank tasks, in line with continuous improvement for existing, future systems and ways of working.

Working with key stakeholders to ensure planning integration with operations, logistics and scheduling as part a meeting cadence to maintain and develop the planning function.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Drive safe and effective maintenance planning by ensuring hazards are identified upfront, maintaining high-quality maintenance plans, and promoting consistency and accuracy across planning activities.
• Own and improve maintenance planning processes and systems through the development of QA documentation, management of the job plan library, SAP task list expertise, system enhancements, testing, and continuous process improvement.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement by reviewing data quality, auditing planned corrective work, reporting on job plan library effectiveness, and identifying opportunities to enhance maintenance planning and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and support by acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for planning processes and systems, delivering planner training, coaching new and existing planners, and offering technical input into strategic projects.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes through effective communication, analytical problem-solving, collaboration with operational teams and contractors, and the ability to overcome operational challenges while aligning activities with organisational goals.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong engineering and maintenance expertise with a solid engineering background, attention to detail, and experience in maintenance within United Utilities or a comparable industrial production environment. In-depth maintenance knowledge with the ability to accurately estimate labour hours, material requirements, and skillsets required to complete maintenance activities.
• Technical qualifications and operational knowledge including HNC/Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering, supported by a time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent) and relevant field experience. In-depth knowledge of UU plant operations, equipment, Health & Safety processes, UU Safety Standards, and work authorisation procedures.
• Systems and maintenance planning proficiency with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a good understanding of SAP, MARS ways of working, work orders, and maintenance planning principles. Planning background with experience of industry best-practice systems such as SAP, MAXIMO, or equivalent maintenance management systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability including an understanding of root cause and failure analysis, the ability to resolve complex system issues, task and workflow errors, and the foresight and breadth of knowledge required to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent planning and organisational skills, effective communication and presentation abilities for workshops and standdowns, capability to coach Maintenance Planners across a variety of systems and audiences, resilience to manage competing priorities within deadlines, and possession of a full UK driving licence.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.