Maintenance Planner - Automotive Industry Location: Solihull Contract: Fixed-Term Hours: Double Days (Mornings/Afternoons), 37-40 hrs/week Pay: £38.29/hr + overtime/weekend premiums Salary Equivalent: £55.2k (37 hrs) / £57.5k (40 hrs) An exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Planner to join a leading automotive manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating preventative maintenance activities, supporting operational performance, equipment reliability, and statutory compliance across production facilities. Key Responsibilities - Manage SAP/MAPS preventative maintenance schedules. - Create and update PM plans, frequencies, labour hours, and job plans. - Maintain the PMCR register. - Coordinate statutory inspections and track defect reports through to completion. - Attend planning and PM review meetings, assigning work via SAP. - Support maintenance targets and PM completion rates. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives. - Maintain high standards of health and safety. Requirements - NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline. - Experience in maintenance planning within an automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment. - Knowledge of SAP/MAPS or similar maintenance management systems. - Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment. - Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence where required. - Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV detailing your relevant maintenance planning experience, qualifications, and availability