Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.  

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.   

 At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.  

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!   

The Planner/Scheduler is the key link between asset strategy and execution.  The role is primarily responsible for the development of executable work schedules based on risk and asset criticality, and related planning documentation.   The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for appropriate planning resources, parts, equipment, and tooling for preventative and corrective maintenance activities to deliver a weekly schedule in a safe, efficient, and repeatable manner.  Work closely with the Asset Management Team ensuring that preventative maintenance master data is maintained.

This role is responsible for:

• Develop, plan and schedule work as required by the Maintenance Plan and Scope of Works (SOWs)
• Ensure defect correction is planned and scheduled within required contractual and legal response times
• Plan and schedule work effectively by equipment criticality, asset condition and asset availability by utilizing human resources, materials, and procedures
• Produces comprehensive work plans with the right scope, sequence, and resources by using equipment technical knowledge.
• Executes actions to reduce backlog of maintenance work
• Clearly communicates the agreed plan and schedule to all stakeholders for endorsement and execution commitment.
• Provision of detailed analysis, information and reports on mandatory maintenance, service, condition, and performance monitoring
• Assist with the preparation of predictive and preventive maintenance plans to meet equipment performance specifications
• Continuously seek new and innovative ways of delivering maintenance services for the business
• Responsibility for Statutory, OH&S and Environmental compliance and have a duty to carry out work in a manner consistent with Sodexo Policies and in accordance with relevant legislation
• Perform other administration or maintenance related duties, as may be required, to ensure all mandated services are delivered. 
• Responsible for adhering to the health, safety, environmental and quality standards, policies and procedures and for proactively acting in a manner that supports a healthy and safe work environment, including the reporting of all incidents and hazards.

Desirable:

• Trade or tertiary education in a technical field desirable
• Project Management

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Planner Scheduler
• Knowledge of lean transformational strategies to drive continuous improvement
• Previous experience in Facilities Maintenance
• Demonstrate understanding of Asset Life Cycle Management (ISO 550K)
• Perform well under pressure
• Computer literate with advance knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel