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Maintenance Planner

OFO Code: 312202

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
312202
Occupation
Maintenance Planner
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
3122 · Manufacturing Supervisors

Official description
Manufacturing supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers, and other manufacturing labourers.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Mine Equipment Planner / Coordinator, Shutdown Coordinator / Planner, Marine Maintenance Planner, Engineering Planner, Maintenance Scheduler

  • Preparing cost estimates, records and reports
  • Organizing and planning the daily work with regard to plans, economy, staff and environment
  • Instructing and training new staff
  • Ensuring safety of workers
  • Coordinating and supervising the activities of process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers, and other manufacturing labourers
  • Identifying shortage of staff or components

2. Demand status

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