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# Engineering SAP Specialist

- **Company:** Sap the
- **Location:** Rochdale, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Governance, SAP (Applications), SAP NetWeaver Data Management, Data Management, Data Generation
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/engineering-sap-specialist/48267651

## About the Role

initiatives.Work with Engineering and CI teams to improve data quality, processes, and system usage.Collaboration & Stakeholder SupportWork closely with:Engineering and Maintenance teamsOperations, CI, and Finance stakeholdersSupport audits, reviews, and governance activities related to maintenance systems and data.Act as point of contact for SAP engineering system queries.Required Education & ExperienceEducationTechnical or engineering-related qualification preferred (Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience).Professional Experience (Essential)Proven, hands-on experience in a similar SAP Engineering / Maintenance Systems Specialist role.Strong practical experience using SAP for:Engineering parts and master data managementPlanned Maintenance creation and governanceReporting and data analysisExperience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a regulated industrial environment is strongly preferred.Strong understanding of maintenance and engineering processes.High
attention to detail and strong data governance mindset.Confident SAP user with ability to enforce standards and challenge incorrect usage.Strong stakeholder communication and training capability.Structured, organised working style with ability to work independently. #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

data creation and updates.Planned Maintenance & Engineering Systems SupportCreate, upload, and manage Planned Maintenance routines in SAP (task lists, maintenance plans, frequencies).Ensure PM strategies align with engineering standards, reliability requirements, and CI objectives.Provide full cover for the Engineering Systems Planner during absence or holidays, ensuring continuity of planning and system support.Act as Engineering SAP super-user, providing:Guidance on correct SAP usage and processesTrain and coach engineers and relevant stakeholders in:Parts booking and reservationCorrect information recordingPlanned maintenance execution and feedbackSupport discipline and consistency in SAP usage across the engineering team.Run standard and ad-hoc SAP reports to support:Continuous improvement of parts booking accuracyQuality of maintenance feedback and failure codingCost control and engineering performance insightsAnalyse SAP data to identify improvement opportunities and support CI


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