Planning Engineer

-42,000 per annum

Poole

Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Planning Engineer to join its site in Poole. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where health and safety, product quality, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of operations.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

• Champion safety across the engineering function, promoting safe working practices

• Ensure risk assessments are completed for all planned maintenance tasks

Food Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with food safety, technical, and legal standards

• Identify engineering improvements to enhance product quality

Maintenance Planning & Asset Care

• Plan and prioritise maintenance activities in line with site needs

• Collaborate on asset care strategies and manage engineering resource allocation

• Monitor and report on maintenance costs, labour, and downtime

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Lead improvement initiatives across plant, equipment, and processes

• Deliver maintenance cost savings through strategic planning and data analysis

• Manage stakeholder expectations and support project delivery

Data Management & Reporting

• Capture and analyse equipment failure data and maintenance records

• Identify and address recurring issues

• Support data-led decision-making to improve engineering performance

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND/BSc), or time-served apprenticeship

• Minimum of 2 years'' experience in food manufacturing or a similar industry

• Proficient in CMMS and Microsoft Office

• Strong understanding of RCM, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis

• Effective communication skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement

If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Dan Rose at Daniel.rose @ (url removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)