Senior Maintenance Planner

  • Johnson Matthey
  • Royston, Hertfordshire
  • Apr 10, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job title: Senior Maintenance Planner

Location: Royston

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Senior Maintenance Planner, you'll contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As a Senior Maintenance Planner, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Own management and optimisation of site planned maintenance schedules to ensure efficient use of maintenance resources and minimisation of plant downtime
  • Generate, update, and optimise PM task lists in SAP PM based upon maintenance feedback
  • Develop and monitor maintenance planning KPI's to monitor site performance and drive improvement plans
  • Update maintenance plan master data to ensure accurate planning information is available
  • Produce weekly, monthly and long-term maintenance schedules that align with resource availability working closely with key stakeholders
  • Identify and plan all materials, spare parts and resources required to allow right first-time execution of planned works
  • Collaborate with Engineering stores and Procurement teams to ensure parts are received in time to meet PM schedule requirements

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
  • Operational Maintenance Experience in a Maintenance Planning role within a manufacturing environment - (5-10 years minimum) - Essential
  • Working knowledge of EHS requirements for COMAH and safe systems of work - Essential
  • Strong understanding of maintenance strategies (PdM, FTM, RTF) - Essential
  • Strong knowledge of CMMS e.g. SAP PM - Essential

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
  • Retirement savings
  • Share plans
  • Saving accounts
  • House saving funds
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Commuter allowances and loans
  • Medical plans / health assessments
  • Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.