Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner required for a renowned automotive company based in Kariega

The Maintenance Planner ensures that all plant, machinery, and equipment in the Assembly Plant are maintained safely and efficiently.

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement processes to enhance plant maintenance, machinery efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Support maintenance supervisors and managers with multi-disciplinary technical expertise on preventative maintenance for electrical, mechanical, structural, and related systems
• Develop, administer, and drive PM (Preventive Maintenance) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) systems using Maximo and Shop Floor Management
• Analyze major plant stoppages or breakdowns and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence
• Control maintenance schedules and systems to determine corrective actions
• Maintain facility manuals, technical data, and calibration/certification records
• Manage cleaning contractors and processes to ensure effective service for Assembly Operations
• Develop, plan, and update maintenance processes that support preventative maintenance systems

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Planner in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with preventative and predictive maintenance

• Knowledge of FMEA, problem solving, and root cause analysis in a maintenance environment
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations
• Experience with production facilities including filling equipment, conveyor systems, lifts, hoists, etc.
• Ability to coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to plan work orders and minimize downtime
• Knowledge of project management principles and execution of complex projects
• Technical understanding of PLC systems, instrumentation, and drive systems
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Projects, Outlook) and Maximo

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant role that may arise.