Role – Lead Engineering Planner
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Salary - £42,500 p.a
Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA
Pattern of Work - Days
What you need to know about the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Planner to join our Heavy Repair Services (HRS) team in Internal Logistics based in Scunthorpe.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination and continuous improvement of maintenance activities across rolling stock, static engines, generators, pumps and workshop infrastructure. You will manage maintenance plans through SAP, ensuring work is effectively prioritised, scheduled and completed safely to support asset reliability and operational performance.
Your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining maintenance plans, allocating P1 and P2 work activities, managing SHE-critical tasks, and overseeing work completed through HRS work centres and planner groups. You will work closely with engineers, plant managers and operational teams to ensure maintenance activities are delivered efficiently and in line with business requirements.
The role also plays a key part in driving engineering excellence and continuous improvement. You will support the development of maintenance strategies, monitor performance through agreed KPIs, identify opportunities to improve reliability and asset performance, and help embed best practice principles such as CAMF, Autonomous Maintenance and MTI workshop methodologies.
Alongside planning responsibilities, you will provide technical guidance to the static engine team, oversee servicing programmes, manage contractor activities, support compliance programmes, and ensure statutory inspections and safety-critical activities are completed in accordance with company standards.
This is a varied and challenging position that offers the opportunity to influence maintenance performance across a wide range of critical assets whilst developing your own capability as an Improvement Engineer. xgikmsk
What we need to know about you
To be considered for this position, you should have significant experience within maintenance planning, engineering, asset management or reliability-focused roles in a heavy industrial, rail, manufacturing or engineering environment.
You will have a strong understanding of maintenance planning principles and be confident working with maintenance management systems, ideally SAP. Experience of coo...
Lead Engineering Planner employer: British Steel
British Steel is an exceptional employer located in Scunthorpe, offering a dynamic work environment where employees are valued as the greatest asset. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide extensive training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, health plans, and family-friendly policies. Join us to be part of a proud heritage and a forward-looking company that fosters collaboration and performance.
