At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop detailed work packs and job plans for maintenance and decommissioning activities.
- Company: Join a leading heavy industrial environment in Barry, South Wales.
- Benefits: 12-month initial contract with a strong likelihood of extension.
- Other info: Experience in petrochemical, power generation, or chemical manufacturing sectors is essential.
- Why this job: Opportunity to enhance planning processes in a dynamic industrial setting.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Barry, South Wales
Contract: 12 months initial (strong likelihood of extension)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Maintenance Planner to support maintenance, shutdown, and decommissioning activities within a heavy industrial environment. This role is responsible for developing detailed work packs and job plans to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of maintenance and decommissioning work. The successful candidate will have strong planning experience within engineering, maintenance, shutdown, or project environments and will possess a solid understanding of CMMS/SAP systems, field operations, and contractor coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Review work orders for technical completeness and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all required information is available before planning activities commence.
- Conduct site and field inspections to develop safe, accurate, and executable job plans.
- Define detailed task sequences, labour requirements, materials, tooling, equipment, and specialist service needs.
- Identify safety requirements, hazards, permits, and controls required for safe execution of work.
- Coordinate long lead-time materials and work closely with procurement and materials teams to ensure timely availability.
- Liaise with site operations, maintenance teams, and external vendors to coordinate specialist labour and material requirements.
- Produce comprehensive work packs and job packages within SAP and supporting documentation systems, including:
- Detailed task descriptions
- Photographs and scope details
- Material requirements
- Resource estimates
- Safety and procedural documentation
- Act as a key point of contact for contractors during tendering and execution phases, including supporting site walk-downs and responding to technical queries.
- Ensure all work packs comply with maintenance procedures and company safety policies, including hazard assessments and procedural controls.
- Support the creation, revision, and management of maintenance procedures and checklists, including Management of Change (MOC) processes where required.
- Work closely with scheduling teams to ensure plans align with outage, shutdown, and maintenance schedules.
- Participate in work pack reviews with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
- Continuously improve work planning processes using operational feedback and best practice methodologies.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Mechanical or Instrumentation apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent technical qualification
- Previous planning experience within engineering, maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, or project environments
- Experience working within heavy industrial sectors such as:
- Petrochemical
- Power Generation
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Oil & Gas
- Heavy Manufacturing
- Experience using SAP or other CMMS systems
- Strong understanding of maintenance and operational processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Desirable
- Previous field supervision or contractor management experience
- Experience supporting shutdowns, turnarounds, or decommissioning projects
- Knowledge of maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and permit systems
Key Skills
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
- Attention to detail and strong safety focus
- Ability to manage multiple work scopes and priorities
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
Mechanical & Maintenance Planner in Rhoose employer: Pontoon
This role is based in Barry, South Wales, within a prominent heavy industrial sector. The company values safety and efficiency, offering a 12-month contract with potential for extension. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
