Maintenance Planner

Posted Date: 20 Nov 2024- Location: Guildford, WA, AU**WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships with a rich history of supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.**

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for effectively scheduling and coordinating the Machine Shop teams activities. This role requires close collaboration with the customer service department and workshop teams to ensure that all service repairs and customer-specific projects are carefully planned and executed. Key duties include coordinating resources such as build bays, tools, external supplies, parts, and labour to ensure schedules are met and align with customer expectations.

**Location**: South Guildford, WA

**Roster**:5/2 10hrs

**To be successful the following is required**:

- 2+ years in maintenance planning/scheduling
- High-level customer service skills, understanding customer requirements, and negotiating solutions with stakeholders.
- Advanced planning and organizational skills, managing multiple priorities to meet objectives.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Previous work order management experience.
- Intermediate computer literacy skills in MS Office Suite (Excel and Project Management), with ability to compile detailed Gantt Charts.
- Knowledge and experience with Caterpillar products and information systems (e.g., Builder File, SIS, CAT Corporate Web Security, AMT, Dealer Business System)

**What we offer**:

- Opportunity to get a $5,000 referral bonus as part of our Recommend and Spend program
- Job security with a consistent pipeline of work
- Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute
- Family-friendly, Perth-based rostered work - Stay home every night
- Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture
- Made for More Rewards program with discounts at retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown, Qantas and many more
- Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance, and salary sacrifice options
- WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality_
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