Engineering Planner in Chelmsford

Engineering Planner:

Salary is negotiable dependent on experience:

Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading FMCG Food Manufacturer based in Harlow, Essex. We\’re assisting in their search for an Engineering Planner.

As Engineering Planner, you\’d be responsible for ensuring safe and effective asset care for all equipment, services, utilities, and infrastructure across the site. This role will coordinate all day-to-day engineering activities on site, acting as the central link between maintenance teams, production, and external vendors.

The Engineering Planner provides leadership, development, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and standards for customers. Additionally, the role will deputise for the Head of Engineering when required, ensuring operational continuity and adherence to compliance standards.

Engineering Planner – Role Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate execution of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program.
• Develop action plans to resolve engineering tasks from a prioritised list.
• Support delivery of the Engineering Strategy for Asset Care.
• Provide technical support during fault-finding activities.
• Provide ASH cover and deputise for HOE and Shift Engineers.
• Deliver rostered hands-on cover for Shift Engineers.
• Procure engineering spares and services.
• Execute scheduled contract maintenance activities.
• Manage Health & Safety surveillance and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, mandatory, and legal requirements.
• Support and manage project delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Develop KPIs and progress reporting.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and training of Engineers.
• Identify solutions to support site facilities Engineering Team and contractors.
• Assist HoE in identifying training providers to develop team skills.
• Support control of Engineering R&R budget.
• Manage Stores, Multi-skilled Engineers, and Contractors.

Required skills & experience:

• Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-skilled)
• Minimum NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or ONC/HNC
• I.E.E. Regulations 18th Edition
• Food Safety level 3
• Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Mechanical and electrical engineering skills
• Knowledge SCADA System
• Analytical and mathematical problem-solving
• Root cause analysis
• Basic food hygiene awareness