❗Maintenance Planner❗
United Utilities
Plan and schedule maintenance activities for water treatment assets.
22 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Lathom, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
6,035 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
job planning
asset shutdowns
materials coordination
task prioritisation
maintenance planning
risk identification
- Build and improve a library of job plans, adapting them with input from operations and engineering teams to boost asset reliability is a responsibility of the Maintenance Planner.
- Request asset shutdowns when needed, report missed maintenance opportunities and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Work closely with maintenance, scheduling, and supply chain teams to ensure the right materials and services are in place for planned work.
- Review and prioritise new maintenance tasks, aiming to minimise disruption to water treatment operations.
- Collaborate daily with schedulers and attend planning meetings to shape executable maintenance plans from one week to a year ahead.
- Put safety first by identifying risks early and building proactive maintenance plans for short, medium, and long-term asset care.
What you bring
hnc/nvq
mechanical
sap
mars
microsoft office
root cause
- Has deep maintenance knowledge and can accurately estimate time, materials, and skills needed for jobs.
- Is familiar with industry safety standards and work authorisation procedures.
- Qualified to HNC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation engineering, with hands-on experience and a strong maintenance background in the water or similar industry is required for the Maintenance Planner.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and has a good grasp of SAP and MARS systems.
- Understands plant operations, equipment, and health & safety processes inside out.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.
- Can apply root cause and failure analysis to solve problems effectively.
- EVolve Car Scheme
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Deals and discounts
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
- Up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Wealth at Work courses
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Salary Finance
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Mental health first aiders
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Company
Overview
Founded 1995
Year Established
Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.
7+ Million People
Population Served
Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.
£1.9B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.
30+ Facilities
Renewable Energy Plants
Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.
- It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
- The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
- Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
- Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.
- We put people first.
- We care about the environment.
- We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
- We are committed to making things better for everyone.
- We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
- We deliver what we promise.
50% by 2025
Carbon Emission Reduction
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.
15% by 2025
Water Leakage Reduction
Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.
£1.6B over 5 years
Environmental Investment
Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.
90% Sustainably Sourced
Sustainable Supply Chain
Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.
- Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Gender Balance
Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.
50% Women
Entry-Level Gender Mix
Target for women representation in entry-level roles.
12% Minority
Board Members from Ethnic Minorities
Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.
- Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
- Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.
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