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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

Due to the property's location and the limited availability of public transport in the area, it is preferable that the candidate possesses a valid driving license and access to a vehicle. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as a Bank Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOU You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Your new school Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety. Your new role Ripplevale School Rochester is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Humanities Teacher to join our specialist team. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the education and development of our pupils across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4. Key responisibilites Teach Humanities subjects across all key stages and abilities up to GCSE level. Support the holistic development of pupils in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Plan and assess work to meet the individual needs of pupils and to promote progress. Foster a love of English and encourage creativity and critical thinking in pupils. This role offers a chance to work collaboratively within a specialist team, contributing to a positive school community dedicated to supporting every child's learning journey. Ripplevale provides a holistic child centred approach to education underpinned by our team of 91 Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Therapists, all working in a caring and nurturing environment, with a common belief that all students have the opportunity to make progress and experience success everyday, in a safe, caring, nurturing and secure environment. Our site boasts well-resourced classrooms, small class sizes, music and drama facilities, Mathematics labs, Therapy rooms, amazing vocational teaching areas such as our hair and beauty studios, a coffee shop, catering kitchens, as well as numerous areas for children to have fun and enjoy social times. Staff are both welcoming and friendly at this independent school and there is a collaborative approach where resources and best practices are shared. What we're looking for Be passionate about teaching and committed to support pupils with diverse needs. Have experience or the ability to teach across a range of key stages. Be flexible, resilient, and a strong team player. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you! Early Application Encouraged: Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. Safeguarding recruitment statement Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ