About This Role
We are seeking a motivated Maintenance Planner on a 6-month contract to join a high-performing maintenance team supporting a major Pilbara iron ore operation. Based in the Pilbara with an 8:6 roster from Perth, this role focuses on developing and executing effective maintenance plans and schedules that underpin safe, reliable, and efficient operations across Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) and Light Vehicle (LV) fleets.
As the Maintenance Planner, reporting to the Senior Planner, you will play a critical role in developing, coordinating, and executing effective maintenance plans and schedules that support operational requirements, safety standards, and long-term asset performance. You will work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams, ensuring that heavy vehicles (HV), light vehicles (LV), automotive, and autonomous equipment are managed effectively and maintenance work is prioritised according to operational requirements. This opportunity is suited to planners with experience across HV, LV, automotive, or mixed fleet environments and offers the chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, drive best practice, and deliver key maintenance objectives, including:
Key Responsibilities:
Work with maintenance and operations teams to plan both short-term and long-term maintenance activities
Develop and manage maintenance schedules, servicing programs, and shutdown planning for mobile fleets
Ensure maintenance plans comply with safety and operational procedures
Plan and organise resources, materials, and labour to ensure smooth execution of maintenance tasks
Track equipment service intervals, components, and maintenance records to maintain fleet readiness
Support safe work practices through risk assessments, job planning, and clear communication
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and fleet performance
Assist in adopting new technologies and sustainable practices where relevant
Requirements
Extensive maintenance planning knowledge
Strong SAP experience - critical for planning, work orders, and reporting
Proven mobile maintenance experience
Experience in fleet-specific maintenance; must be adaptable to changing priorities and operational needs
Trade qualification (e.g., Heavy Diesel, Automotive, or similar)
Strong understanding of safe and efficient maintenance practices
Experience using planning and reporting tools, such as Excel or MS Project
Ability to interpret maintenance metrics and make informed planning decisions
Full Australian working rights
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated commitment to safety, risk management, and a zero-harm culture
Benefits
Supportive workplace culture that values your growth and success
Lifestyle roster
Personalised guidance throughout the recruitment process
Salary sacrificing
Novated Leasing programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.