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)