Maintenance Scheduler in Cwmbran

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few.

We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.

We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Pauls.

Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands.

You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!

We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career.

By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special.

With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves.

We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About The Role

• We're seeking an organised and proactive
• Maintenance Scheduler to join our Engineering team at our

Llantarnam Bakery .

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our maintenance activities are planned and coordinated effectively, helping to maximise asset reliability and support the safe, efficient operation of a busy manufacturing site.

Working closely with the Engineering Planning Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the development and management of maintenance plans that deliver safe, best-cost maintenance and maximise equipment availability.

You'll coordinate planned maintenance activities, manage schedules, and ensure the effective allocation of resources to support both operational requirements and long‑term asset performance.

As a critical link between Engineering and Operations, you will help drive maintenance excellence by ensuring work is planned, prioritised and executed efficiently.

Through effective use of maintenance systems, data analysis and forward planning, you will contribute to improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and high-performing engineering team, where your attention to detail, organisational skills and proactive approach will directly contribute to the bakery's operational success.

As an ambassador for our company values, you'll help foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement in everything you do.

• Main Responsibilities
• Support the Engineering Planning Manager in delivering the site engineering plan and achieving key departmental KPIs through effective planning, scheduling and maintenance administration.
• Produce and maintain weekly engineering schedules, ensuring planned maintenance activities are accurately prioritised, resourced and communicated.
• Manage the creation and administration of maintenance work orders and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks within the Shire CMMS, ensuring all activities are logged and tracked effectively.
• Monitor, review and close completed work orders, ensuring maintenance records are accurate, up to date and fully compliant.
• Prepare, print and distribute maintenance work orders and supporting documentation to the relevant engineering teams.
• Gather, analyse and communicate engineering performance data, producing KPI reports and insights that support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain engineering administration, documentation and filing systems, ensuring records remain current and comply with internal policies and external audit requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for queries relating to the engineering schedule and maintenance plan, resolving issues where possible and escalating as appropriate.
• Provide cover for the Engineering Planning Manager during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of planning and scheduling activities.
• Support the effective administration of Engineering Stores and engineering spend processes, helping to maintain accurate records and efficient stock management.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Engineering, Operations and wider site teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance maintenance planning, scheduling processes and overall asset performance.
• Take an active role in personal development and training, while supporting the wider Engineering team's commitment to learning, best practice and operational excellence.
• Champion the Company's values and promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement across the site.

Who We Are Looking For

• Strong IT skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including the ability to analyse data, produce reports and support performance monitoring.
• Experience in a maintenance planning, scheduling or engineering administration role within a manufacturing or engineering environment is desirable.
• Experience using Shire CMMS or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is desirable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain reliable maintenance records and data integrity.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively across Engineering and Operations teams.
• Proactive and self‑motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.
• Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities.

We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way.

In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK.

The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

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