Maintenance Planner at United Utilities in Warrington, England, United Kingdom | GBP48,979-48,979 | Kablio

Role

Description

downtime planning

maintenance plans

job plans

schedule liaison

spare management

continuous improvement

Proactively planning asset downtime to have minimal disruption to treatment plans and processes
Working with operations, maintenance teams and ADT engineers to continuously adapt maintenance plans where necessary in order to increase asset reliability
Creating, maintaining and improving the library of maintenance job plans
Day to day liaison with scheduling colleagues to support the development of executable schedules
Quantifying and requesting spares, materials and services maintenance activities, adding materials to work orders as required. Liaise with maintenance teams, scheduling and supply chain to confirm correct specifications and build bills of materials for critical and repeat fail assets.
Driving continuous improvement within the planning and scheduling team to improve the maintenance planning processes aligned with the overall work management strategy
Reviewing all new corrective work raised for planning to ensure appropriate priority allocation
Requesting asset availability/shutdowns required to deliver proactive maintenance, maximising opportunities for multiple activity completion in a planned manner. Report on failed maintenance opportunities and use findings to drive continuous improvement
Participating in regular planning meetings that produce agreed maintenance plans (1 week - 1year)

Requirements

safety standards

teamwork

communication

maintenance

root cause

sap

Awareness of industry Safety Standards and work authorisation procedures
Ability to work effectively as part of a team across different stakeholders (technical and nontechnical colleagues) and on own initiative
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
In depth maintenance knowledge and skill to accurately estimate labour hours, material requirements and skills needed to complete a job
Understanding of root cause analysis and failure analysis
Excellent planning skills and able to work logically and efficiently, maximising available resource/asset availability
A good understanding of SAP, MARS way of working, work orders and maintenance planning principles.
In-depth knowledge of plant operations and equipment and Health and Safety processes

Benefits

MORE Choices flexible benefits
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
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
Mental health first aiders
Wealth at Work courses
Enhanced parental leave schemes
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
EVolve Car Scheme
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
Salary Finance
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Deals and discounts
Employee Assistance Plan

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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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Role

Description

downtime planning

maintenance plans

job plans

schedule liaison

spare management

continuous improvement

Proactively planning asset downtime to have minimal disruption to treatment plans and processes
Working with operations, maintenance teams and ADT engineers to continuously adapt maintenance plans where necessary in order to increase asset reliability
Creating, maintaining and improving the library of maintenance job plans
Day to day liaison with scheduling colleagues to support the development of executable schedules
Quantifying and requesting spares, materials and services maintenance activities, adding materials to work orders as required. Liaise with maintenance teams, scheduling and supply chain to confirm correct specifications and build bills of materials for critical and repeat fail assets.
Driving continuous improvement within the planning and scheduling team to improve the maintenance planning processes aligned with the overall work management strategy
Reviewing all new corrective work raised for planning to ensure appropriate priority allocation
Requesting asset availability/shutdowns required to deliver proactive maintenance, maximising opportunities for multiple activity completion in a planned manner. Report on failed maintenance opportunities and use findings to drive continuous improvement
Participating in regular planning meetings that produce agreed maintenance plans (1 week - 1year)

Requirements

safety standards

teamwork

communication

maintenance

root cause

sap

Awareness of industry Safety Standards and work authorisation procedures
Ability to work effectively as part of a team across different stakeholders (technical and nontechnical colleagues) and on own initiative
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
In depth maintenance knowledge and skill to accurately estimate labour hours, material requirements and skills needed to complete a job
Understanding of root cause analysis and failure analysis
Excellent planning skills and able to work logically and efficiently, maximising available resource/asset availability
A good understanding of SAP, MARS way of working, work orders and maintenance planning principles.
In-depth knowledge of plant operations and equipment and Health and Safety processes

Benefits

MORE Choices flexible benefits
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
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
Mental health first aiders
Wealth at Work courses
Enhanced parental leave schemes
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
EVolve Car Scheme
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
Salary Finance
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Deals and discounts
Employee Assistance Plan

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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.