Job Description

Assistant Maintenance Planner

Who are we

Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK's only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use.


Here at Surface Transforms, our mission is to 'Innovate and develop a sustainable, world leading, high performance braking system to push performance boundaries to new levels. Investing in our people and processes to empower and enable profitable success.'

Our Values:

Leadership - Decisive, united together, acknowledging our success Collaboration - Empowering and challenging our entire team Communication - Thorough, inclusive, agile considered decisions Ambition - Resilience through brave and bold thinking Excellence - Striving to continuously improve our high standards Trust - Autonomy to develop and deliver, knowing you are fully supported

We are looking to expand our Maintenance team by adding a skilled and detail-oriented, Assistant Maintenance Planner to our team. Our Assistant Maintenance Planner will play a crucial role in supporting the effective and efficient operation of our maintenance department. This role involves coordinating and scheduling maintenance activities, managing resources, and optimising workflow to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.

What you'll be doing as our Assistance Maintenance Planner:

Collaborate with maintenance engineers, technicians and supervisors to develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule. Generate, review, and distribute work orders for scheduled maintenance tasks. Ensure work orders contain detailed task instructions & Safety risk assessment details. Support with procurement of necessary parts, tooling & equipment for scheduled maintenance activity. Monitor and update preventive maintenance schedules regularly review and refine the maintenance schedule to optimize its effectiveness and address any issues.. Plan & schedule follow-on actions from preventative maintenance tasks Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards. Liaise with various departments (e.g., operations, engineering) to coordinate maintenance activities with production schedules and project timelines. Communicate effectively with maintenance team members to relay instructions, updates, and changes in schedules.

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our Assistant Maintenance Planner :

Proficient in computerised related software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities. Good working knowledge of safety protocols and regulations. The ability to collaborate with different teams and departments is important for successful maintenance planning.

Need to have:

Vocational certificates in relevant trades (like mechanical engineering or fabrication). Candidates without these qualifications but who can demonstrate relevant industrial knowledge and experience will be considered. Minimum 3 years' experience working within a Maintenance/Engineering environment Clear and concise communication is essential for conveying information about the maintenance schedule, tasks, and any potential issues.

Nice to have:

Forklift Truck License IPAF License CMMS Training Maintenance hands-on experience

You'll have these personal attributes:

An ability to work well under pressure Good verbal and written communication skills Relevant technical knowledge Efficiency and organization Teamworking skills Strong ability to learn

What we'll give you in return:

Attractive salary 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday Company uniform A confidential employee counselling service Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities Death in service scheme

Est Salary:

30,000 - 32,000

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 2.30pm