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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

Our client, a well-established financial services firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Practice/Operations Manager to join their growing practice.All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.This is a pivotal role that combines operational excellence with strategic project management and growth planning.You will be instrumental in driving the efficiency, development, and expansion of the practice.Key Responsibilities Operations Management Oversee day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of services Implement and maintain operational systems, processes, and procedures Manage resource allocation and workflow optimisation Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards Monitor performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives Project Management Lead and deliver key strategic projects from inception to completion Drive technology improvement initiatives and digital transformation projects Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets Identify and mitigate project risks Report on project progress to senior leadership Growth & Strategic Planning Develop and execute growth strategies to expand the practice Identify new business opportunities and service offerings Support business development initiatives and client acquisition efforts Analyse market trends and competitor activity Create and implement strategic plans aligned with business objectives Team Leadership Line manage operational staff and provide mentoring and development Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs Essential Requirements CII qualification (Level 4 Diploma minimum) Proven experience in practice or operations management, ideally within financial services Strong project management skills with demonstrable track record of successful delivery Experience developing and implementing growth strategies Excellent understanding of financial services regulations and compliance Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Outstanding organisational and time management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in project management tools and operational systems Experience with technology implementation or digital transformation projects Desirable Requirements Professional qualification (e.g., Prince2, PMP, or relevant financial services qualification) Experience with change management and business transformation Knowledge of CRM systems and practice management software Previous experience in a client-facing financial services environment What We Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience- salary advertised is negotiable Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for professional development and career progression The chance to make a significant impact on a growing practiced02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173