Technical Planner in Montrose, Angus

CNX Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading facilities management provider to recruit an experienced Technical Planner to support facilities management and maintenance operations at a large, established pharmaceutical facility in Montrose.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and technically minded individual with experience in maintenance planning, scheduling and coordinating engineering and facilities management activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and remedial works are effectively scheduled, coordinated and monitored across the site.

Working closely with engineering teams, maintenance supervisors, operational management and specialist contractors, you will ensure resources are utilised effectively, maintenance schedules are maintained and all works are completed within agreed timescales and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and maintain planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules across the site.

• Plan and schedule engineering maintenance activities, ensuring appropriate resources and labour are available.

• Coordinate reactive maintenance requests and prioritise workloads based on operational requirements.

• Work closely with engineering teams, technicians and subcontractors to ensure maintenance activities are delivered efficiently.

• Review outstanding work orders and ensure maintenance tasks are scheduled and completed within agreed timescales.

• Monitor PPM completion rates and identify any overdue or outstanding maintenance activities.

• Ensure all maintenance documentation, work orders and asset records are accurate and up to date.

• Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, schedules and maintenance records.

• Liaise with operational teams to coordinate access, permits and maintenance requirements.

• Ensure maintenance activities are planned in accordance with site health and safety procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance planning processes, efficiency and resource utilisation.

• Produce regular reports relating to maintenance performance, PPM compliance and outstanding works.

• Support the coordination of specialist contractors and external engineering services.

• Assist with the planning of remedial works, asset improvements and minor maintenance projects.

• Work collaboratively with the wider facilities management team to ensure effective service delivery.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Technical Planner, Maintenance Planner, Engineering Planner or similar position.

• Experience within facilities management, engineering maintenance or an industrial environment.

• A good understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance processes.

• Experience scheduling maintenance activities and coordinating engineering resources.

• Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and maintenance planning systems.

• The ability to manage multiple work orders and competing priorities.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing maintenance records and compliance documentation.

• The ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, contractors and senior management.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Relevant engineering, facilities management or maintenance planning qualifications would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established facilities management operation, supporting the delivery of engineering and maintenance services within a major pharmaceutical facility.

The role will suit someone with a strong understanding of technical maintenance planning who can bring structure, organisation and efficiency to day-to-day maintenance operations.

If you have experience in technical or engineering maintenance planning and are looking for your next opportunity in Montrose, CNX Recruitment would be keen to hear from you.

To apply or discuss the opportunity in confidence, contact CNX Recruitment today.