Job Title: Maintenance Planner
Knauf stands for opportunity .
We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.
This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Engineering Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy.
We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
As a Maintenance Planner, you will maximise the operating efficiency of the plant and maintain the assets of the site by coordinating and planning internal maintenance resources and outsourced human resources, preparing material needs, and coordinating machine availability with other departments, in an environment where behaviours are underpinned by Knauf values.
What you'll be doing...
Full responsibility for engineering craftsmen team planning activities, ensuring work is prepared and planned at the best possible time in coordination with other departments' expectations.
Manage all maintenance requests/notifications and historical backlog.
Create daily and weekly plans, prioritise and communicate effectively.
Prepare for each job: materials, tools, and procedures before the planned date.
Define and maintain maintenance KPIs and ensure communication is up to date.
Manage contractors and resources in order to achieve planned jobs to complete the required maintenance tasks.
This role is responsible for facilities management.
Ensure all parts, materials, and contracts purchases follow KI procedures, with the right involvement of the purchasing department for best possible cost negotiation.
With support from the store person and engineering team, ensure workplace organisation standards are kept and help define the right stock levels and lead times to maintain a low working capital with the necessary available parts in stock.
What we'd love for you to have:
Recognized degree in engineering discipline or equivalent by experience.
Experienced and in-depth knowledge of SAP or any CMMS system.
Relevant work experience.
Leadership and communication style which is approachable and motivating, being engaging to individuals.
A demonstrable passion for Continuous Improvement and the ability to exemplify cultural change within a Maintenance team.
An understanding of the fundamental principles of Continuous Improvement and the importance of providing the correct environment, in terms of culture and behaviours, to sustain improvement, and experience in creating such an environment.
Flexible and with a "make it happen" attitude.
We'll provide:
Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more.
16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service.
Group Income Protection.
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption packages.
Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary.
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
Staff Bonus Scheme.
Career Progression Routes.
Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
Westfield Health Cash Plan.
Perkbox.
Access to Costco Membership.
Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme.
On-site Gyms.
Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders.
Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
On-site Car Charging Points.
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.
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