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Engineering Planner Blunham (Onsite)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Engineering Planner to join our team at our Blunham site. This is a pivotal role within the engineering function, responsible for ensuring all maintenance and engineering activities are effectively planned, scheduled, and executed to the highest standards.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance plans and schedules
• Coordinate planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective work
• Prioritise tasks in line with operational needs and business objectives
• Plan and allocate labour, materials, tools, and equipment effectively
• Liaise with stores and procurement to ensure parts availability
• Track progress against plans, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions
• Validate completion of work orders, ensuring accurate documentation and closure
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with site standards
• Identify risks to production and engineering activities and implement mitigation plans
• Analyse data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Produce reports on performance, progress and key metrics
• Act as a key link between engineering, operations, and external contractors
• Plan and coordinate contractor activities, ensuring compliance with site requirements

• Organised, analytical and able to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in an engineering or maintenance planning role
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working cross‑functionally with multiple stakeholders
• Experience using SAP PM or a similar maintenance management system (desirable)
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance planning methodologies (desirable)
• Experience with in manufacturing, packaging or FMCG environments (desirable)

• Competitive salary
• Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
• Pension scheme & Life insurance
• Share Save scheme
• Income Protection
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
• Cycling to Work and shopping discounts

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.