Engineering Planner

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Planner

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Engineering Planner to support our FMCG clients' maintenance and reliability strategies. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of their engineering team by managing work schedules, optimising planned maintenance, and improving overall equipment effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan & Schedule Maintenance – Develop, coordinate, and improve planned maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
2. CMMS Management – Maintain and optimise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate reporting and data integrity.
3. Performance Analysis – Analyse equipment downtime and work order history to drive continuous improvement and increase asset efficiency.
4. Preventative Maintenance – Implement strategies to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance, reducing unplanned downtime.
5. Team Support – Work closely with engineers, production teams, and site leadership to ensure maintenance schedules align with operational needs.
6. Continuous Improvement – Support site-wide engineering improvement projects using CI/Lean methodologies.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Engineering background (apprenticeship/day release training).
2. Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, Tier 1 automotive, or industrial environments.
3. Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
4. Proficiency with CMMS systems and high-level computer literacy.
5. Knowledge of condition monitoring and preventative maintenance strategies.
6. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Why Join?

You will have the opportunity to work with big brands, work within a dynamic work environment, with career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of an industry-leading team.

Apply now or contact:

Caroline Strachan

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