Engineering Planner & Storesperson

We're ready to welcome our next Engineering Planner/Coordinator here at Northwood! This isn’t your average role, it is an opportunity to play a key part in business success. Given the optimal maintenance planning and coordination, our machinery becomes more reliable, our Engineers have the tools they need sooner, and our product keeps moving. In turn, we deliver an unparalleled service to our customers, and you are recognised for your contribution!

• Coordinate routine machinery maintenance schedules as well as scheduling work orders (requested maintenance or repair).
• Assist with administering contracts and contractors (including completion of Permits to Work) and monitoring site utilities (including meter readings).
• Utilise our CMM System to set up and administer user accounts, generate PPM checklists, schedules, and other relevant documentation; report on expenditure, PPM completion rates, and machinery downtime.
• Take ownership of the Engineering Stores, maintaining a balanced, well‑organised stock and replacing critical parts.
• Select preferred suppliers for spare parts, negotiate cost‑effective prices, and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager.
• Carry out regular stock checks and maintain the Inventory Control area within our CMM System.

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on‑site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Programme and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

What we’re looking for:

• Strong Engineering/Maintenance Planning background (critical requirement).
• Experience effectively maintaining Engineering Stores in a Manufacturing/Production environment.
• Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management (CMM) Systems, e.g. Agility.
• Experience as a (preferably Multiskilled) Maintenance Engineer (desirable).
• A growth mindset with the desire to continually learn.
• Self‑starter with the initiative to collaborate, improve, and implement.

This rare opportunity is the perfect step for you if you have a strong track record as a Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing) and you’re looking to now make a powerful impact to overall Engineering schedules and planning processes.