Maintenance Planner Scheduler (Days) -Mars Wrigley

Mars, Incorporated; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global confectionery company is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Melton Mowbray. The role involves developing maintenance work plans, collaborating with production teams, and managing spare parts inventory to optimize maintenance activities. With a competitive salary of £38,000-£40,000 and exceptional benefits including private healthcare and career growth opportunities, this position is perfect for those with FMCG experience. Join Mars and be a part of a purpose-driven organization committed to nurturing talent.

Benefits

Hot food restaurant on site

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Onsite gym

Generous pension

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Hands-on experience with SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance work plans aligned with CMMS for efficient scheduling.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Stores Coordinator to manage spare parts inventory.
• Handle purchasing of parts outside stores to ensure best value.
• Maintain plant history and technical files to prevent job delays.
• Coordinate maintenance events with production planning.
• Reassign tasks during schedule breaks with Maintenance Team Leader.
• Prioritize work with technicians and Operations Team Leaders.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Hands-on experience with SAP PM

Previous FMCG experience

Scheduling & Planning

Job description

Job Description:

📍 Plymouth (PL6 Estover)
💷 £38,000–£40,000 (dependent on experience)
🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
⏰ Shifts: Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm (Flexibility on times)

Why Join Us?

Join Mars Wrigley Plymouth and help us build a better world, one delicious bite at a time. We’re a diverse community that values long‑term careers, offering competitive rewards, fantastic perks (including freebies!), and best‑in‑class development to fuel your growth across our world‑famous brands. Your future matters, and we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

The Role

The role will work closely with the Maintenance Team Leaders, Operations Team Leaders and Production Planners to secure line downtime and resource to maximize the amount of planned maintenance than can be executed.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary £38,000–£40,000
• Hot food restaurant on site
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
• 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 parking on site

What We’re Looking For

• Organization: Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excel: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• SAP: Hands‑on experience with SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar ERP systems for maintenance management.
• FMCG Experience: Previous experience working in an FMCG manufacturing or production environment.
• Scheduling & Planning: Demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance work plans aligned with CMMS to enable efficient scheduling, safe execution, and accurate KPI reporting. Use technician feedback and job evaluations to continuously improve planning and minimize backlog.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Stores Coordinator to manage spare parts inventory, minimize spend, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Handle purchasing of parts outside stores, partnering with commercial teams to ensure best value.
• Operate and enhance the CMMS system, maintaining plant history and technical files to prevent job delays.
• Coordinate with production planning to schedule annual and weekly maintenance events at least one week ahead.
• Work with Maintenance Team Leader to reassign tasks during schedule breaks and plan maintenance shutdowns.
• Partner with technicians and Operations Team Leaders to prioritize work and secure operational resources, assigning tasks to operators as appropriate.

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