Maintenance Planner – Petcare

Job Description:

Castle Cary
£39,600-45,400 dependent on experience  
+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

   Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm

Why Join Us?

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

The Role

This is a great opportunity to join the dynamic team at our Mars Petcare factory.  The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities. Leveraging SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, the role ensures optimal equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborating closely with operations, maintenance teams, and supply chains to manage work orders, materials, and resources efficiently, driving operational excellence and safety compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary £39,600- £45,400 dependent on experience 
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
• Free perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of Manufacturing Equipment and Processes -Understanding of manufacturing machinery, production workflows, and maintenance requirements to tailor maintenance strategies that enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Module - Strong hands-on experience with SAP PM for managing preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance tasks, work orders, equipment master data, and maintenance scheduling.
• In-depth Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Principles - Practical understanding of TPM pillars such as autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, focused improvement, and quality maintenance, with experience applying these in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Expertise - Ability to develop, optimize, and execute maintenance plans and schedules within SAP, ensuring alignment with TPM goals to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement Skills - Experience analyzing maintenance data and KPIs from SAP to identify equipment performance issues, support root cause analysis, and drive TPM-focused continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication - Proven ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance teams, stores, and management to coordinate TPM activities, ensure resource availability, and promote a culture of proactive maintenance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and Schedule Maintenance Activities - Develop, manage, and optimize preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance schedules using SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) to ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability.
• Implement and Support TPM Initiatives -Apply Total Productive Maintenance principles by coordinating autonomous maintenance, focused improvement, and quality maintenance activities, fostering a culture of proactive equipment care.
• Manage Material Reservations and Parts Booking - Accurately book and reserve required spare parts and materials in SAP to support scheduled maintenance activities, ensuring availability and minimizing downtime.
• Conduct Regular Audits of Inventory and Parts Usage - Perform periodic audits of parts and materials usage within SAP to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support efficient stock management and cost control.
• Manage Work Orders and Maintenance Documentation -Create, review, and monitor maintenance work orders and job plans in SAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution aligned with operational priorities.
• Analyze Maintenance Data and Drive Continuous Improvement -Utilize SAP-generated reports and KPIs to identify equipment performance issues, support root cause analysis, and recommend improvements to maintenance strategies and processes.

What You Can Expect from Mars

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
• Access world-class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package