Maintenance Planner

Vestas is a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines worldwide. Based at our Seaham facility in County Durham, the department is responsible for maintaining specialist equipment used to support the installation and servicing of wind turbines across the UK and Ireland, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational performance., Your main responsibilities will be:

• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and statutory compliance activities to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance
• Schedule and manage maintenance work with internal teams and external service providers, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on time
• Maintain accurate, traceable maintenance records, certifications, service documentation, and equipment histories in line with compliance requirements
• Support the creation, execution, tracking, and closure of maintenance work orders, maintenance strategies, and asset data within SAP
• Monitor maintenance-related purchase orders, manage tool availability and certification status, and assign tasks to suitably qualified personnel
• Provide stakeholders with maintenance notifications, technical documentation, reporting, and updates on upcoming, due, and overdue activities
• Collaborate with operational, planning, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement, document control, equipment reliability, and overall maintenance performance, Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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• Hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or a Diploma in Quality Control or comparable engineering qualification
• Possess a degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Quality Management, or a related field
• Maintain an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification with a strong understanding of quality management systems
• Demonstrate 3 to 5 years of experience within maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, asset management, or quality-focused environments
• Apply strong knowledge of maintenance processes, quality standards, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Have experience working with maintenance management systems, asset records, documentation control, and regulatory compliance activities
• Exhibit excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a technical environment
Competencies We expect that you:
• Demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while coordinating activities across diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate confidently and professionally, building strong working relationships and influencing key stakeholders
• Utilise Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to analyse data, track performance, and support business reporting
• Apply a strong analytical mindset to identify process improvements, enhance compliance, and drive operational efficiency
• Possess a solid understanding of preventive maintenance, tooling calibrations, decision rules, ISO standards, and maintenance compliance requirements
• Demonstrate experience with SAP or similar CMMS platforms, alongside knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
  
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About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

We offer a competitive salary package that recognises your skills, experience, and contribution to the success of the business, alongside participation in a Global Performance Bonus Scheme linked to company-wide achievements. Employees benefit from private healthcare, a competitive pension scheme, and 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays to support their wellbeing and work-life balance. The role also offers a semi-flexible working arrangement, including the opportunity to work from home one day per week subject to business needs, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities to support professional growth and career progression within a global organisation. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the global transition to renewable energy and contributing to a more sustainable future.