Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Job Description SummaryThe Maintenance Planner and Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support safe, compliant, and efficient site operations at our Cheltenham facility.
This role ensures maintenance work is properly scoped, resourced, scheduled, and tracked so that execution teams can deliver high-quality work with minimal disruption to production.
Youll be expected to work independently across routine and moderately complex planning activities and contribute to continuous improvement in maintenance execution. This is a great role for someone with experience in facilities management, maintenance co-ordination or similar field.
Our Cheltenham facility employs over 1,700 people and is one of our largest sites outside the USA and a major contributor to the local economy. It was established in 1939 and specialises in advanced aircraft power distribution and avionics systems.
Job Description
Key Activities:
Managing the Maximo CMMS asset management system through data validation and data collection
Work order allocation to team members
Providing a communication avenue between the team and the wider business
Coordinating onsite resources
Liaising with external contractors and managing the contractor control process from concept to completion.
Owning key accounts such as work wear and telecoms providers
Raising access passes for various contractors
Procuring goods through compliant suppliers
Manage records to maintain regulatory compliance
Accompany ad-hoc contractors to various worksites.
Contribute to managing the safety of the extended team
Assist & deliver site-wide and team events
Coordinate the team as delegate for team leader
Interface with stakeholders to schedule downtime
Qualifications/Requirements
Safety conscious
Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent IT competency
Ability to coordinate the team
Excellent communication skills
Highly motivated and showing good initiative
Previous facilities experience
Desired Characteristics
IOSH
NEBOSH
SMSTS
Contractor control experience
Autocad experience
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
Pension
Bonus
Life Assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No