We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Maintenance Co-ordinator to join our dedicated Maintenance team at Hillhouse.
This is a key role focused on the detailed planning, preparation and scheduling of preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks across the site. Working closely with Team Leaders, technicians, production teams, contractors and suppliers, you will help ensure maintenance activity is delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal impact on production.
You’ll play an important part in maximising plant operating efficiency by ensuring the right internal and external resources, materials and work packages are in place at the right time.
In this role, you will:
Plan, prepare and schedule maintenance resources across the Hillhouse site, including routine preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks.
Work with production teams to agree suitable windows for maintenance activity, helping to minimise disruption and maximise asset availability.
Co-ordinate internal and external resources, including maintenance technicians, specialist contractors and suppliers.
Support the safe and effective delivery of work during normal operations, campaign changes, plant shutdowns and other focused maintenance events.
Prioritise tasks and resources, monitor performance and escalate issues where expectations cannot be met or conflicts cannot be resolved.
Identify and manage risks to support safe and efficient maintenance delivery.
Work with technicians and contractors to develop detailed work packages for both routine and outage-based maintenance activity.
Support preparation of materials and physical resources, including the use of kitting boxes where appropriate.
Use Continuous Improvement techniques to improve work package content, planning accuracy and data quality within the CMMS.
Help maintain strong communication and engagement with key stakeholders including customers, technicians, suppliers and contractors.
Develop and maintain KPIs to demonstrate planning effectiveness, including asset availability, work backlog and resource utilisation.
We’re looking for someone who brings strong planning capability, attention to detail and the confidence to co-ordinate multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.
You’ll ideally have:
Experience of working with planning software, preferably a Computerised Maintenance Management System/CMMS or similar.
Previous experience in a maintenance, production, manufacturing, planning or scheduling role.
Experience working within an upper or lower tier COMAH facility.
Awareness of hazardous area environments.
Good knowledge of project and risk management in a manufacturing or related environment.
Awareness of regulatory requirements such as LOLER, PUWER, PSSR and EAWR.
A strong understanding of Safety, Health and Environment requirements and safe systems of work.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance or Continuous Improvement processes.
Experience developing, defining and tracking maintenance plans over longer-term timeframes.
You’ll be someone who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and momentum to complex work. You will be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders and confident in holding people accountable to ensure work is delivered safely and effectively.
You will bring:
Strong attention to detail and a “right first time” approach.
Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
The ability to manage changing priorities and respond effectively to sudden shifts in workload.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
A logical, problem-solving mindset.
Resilience and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Good IT literacy.
A collaborative approach, with the confidence to co-ordinate and influence others.
Essential:
Desirable:
HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline.
Formal qualification in planning, planning software or project management.
Membership of a relevant professional institution.
This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting safe, reliable and efficient maintenance delivery across our Hillhouse production facilities. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where effective planning, communication and continuous improvement are central to how we work.
At Victrex, we work collaboratively and encourage office presence to support strong relationships, shared problem-solving and effective delivery across our teams.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.
At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.
With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders
Vision and culture
At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.
Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.
As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.
Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.
We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!
As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.
We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.
Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:
The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.
We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.
We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!
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Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.
