Maintenance Planner / Service Coordinator (Shepparton)

Company Description ConX Hire is a plant hire company specializing in providing high-quality equipment to the construction and building industries across Australia. Known for its reliable and productive service, ConX Hire is committed to supporting clients' project needs with an extensive fleet of well-maintained machinery. With a customer-focused approach, the company strives to deliver value through its innovative solutions and expert team. ConX Hire is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with industry professionals and contributing to the success of construction projects across the region. Role Description The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support safe and efficient operations. This role works closely with maintenance teams, operations, and contractors to develop detailed work plans, manage maintenance schedules, and optimize resource utilization. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance schedules. Plan labor, materials, tools, permits, and equipment required for maintenance work. Review and prioritize maintenance work orders in collaboration with operations and maintenance supervisors. Create detailed job plans, including task sequences, estimated durations, safety requirements, and spare parts lists. Coordinate shutdowns, outages, and major maintenance activities. Ensure spare parts and materials are available prior to scheduled work. Monitor maintenance backlog and support work order prioritization. Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). Analyze equipment history and maintenance data to improve reliability and maintenance efficiency. Support continuous improvement initiatives and reliability-centered maintenance practices. Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Liaise with contractors and external service providers where required. Participate in maintenance budgeting and cost control activities. Qualifications and Experience Trade qualification, diploma, or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline. Previous experience in maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, or asset management. Experience using a Hire system or service system is an advantage Strong understanding of maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance, and reliability principles. Experience in manufacturing, mining, utilities, logistics, food processing, or heavy industry environments preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Key Skills and Competencies Maintenance planning and scheduling CMMS administration Resource coordination Problem-solving and analytical thinking Attention to detail Prioritization and multitasking Safety and compliance awareness Team collaboration Continuous improvement mindset Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Planned maintenance compliance Equipment downtime reduction Schedule adherence Maintenance backlog management Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Maintenance cost control Work order completion rates Safety performance Working Conditions Combination of office and field-based work. May require occasional after-hours support during shutdowns or emergency breakdowns. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqkno