Mars Petcare UK

3 job(s) at Mars Petcare UK

Mars Petcare UK Castle Cary, Somerset
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Reliability and Maintenance manager will lead & coach a dynamic team of shift and day based Multiskilled Engineers, maintenance planners, continuous improvement practitioners as well as champion our Engineering apprenticeship program, all in service of delivering a world class asset reliability program. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance function (including planned, strategic (Lifecycle) and reactive), to ensure high levels of safety, plant availability, performance, and reliability within approved budgets. What are we looking for? Experienced maintenance & reliability professional with strong people leadership experience. Have worked in a high-performance culture and ability to partner closely with multiple stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate teams and individuals Experience of working in a lean manufacturing environment and solid understanding of PM methodology . Exposure to CMMS for day-to-day maintenance management. Tech-savvy & digital literate. Experience with SAP. What will be your key responsibilities? Direct line management of the engineering reliability team, leading development, succession planning and performance management across a team of 14 - 20 Associates. Strong focus on building engineering capability . Responsible for maximising asset availability through a world class preventive & reliability centred maintenance program . Full accountability of statutory compliance for factory assets under your ownership, including but not limited to PUWER, PSSR, LOLER & L8 Be the champion for setting & following up on workplace standards including 5S program . Partner with project engineering team on smart factory program in rolling out predictive maintenance tools . Ownership and management of the maintenance budget for given area of responsibility, including delivery of yearly cost reduction targets . Lead and manage production support aligned to the MSE-AM pillar, coordinating activities to drive improvements and deliver against the site CBN and MARS Supply Excellence strategy. Drive MSE-PM deployment and daily management across site . Provide input to Asset health check program as part of asset care strategy (Maintain vs replace) . Responsibility for preparation and delivery of CAB projects within area of responsibility combined with PM delivery within CAB projects (spare parts, PM strategy etc ) . What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars Petcare UK Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Location: Melton, full-time on-site Salary: depending on the knowledge & experience, annual bonus, benefits, and car allowance Are you ready to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Health, Safety & Environment Manager who is passionate about people leadership and ensuring excellence in safety, environment and sustainability. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth through being a key member of the site leadership team, alongside a focused personal development plan. The ideal candidate will have a background in safety and people leadership. What are we looking for? People-Focused Leader: Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams in a manufacturing setting. Drive a HSE culture, creating an engaging environment that is a source of energy for our associates at MEL, including engagement of the Site Leadership Team. Manufacturing Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience leading a complex, high-speed manufacturing environment. Technical Background : Degree, HND or HNC in science, mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent. Formal qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, in Occupational Health and Safety, MSc or PGC in Occupational Health and Safety are desirable. Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and environmental risk management and the pertaining UK and European legislation. Thorough understanding of corporate and legislative HSE requirements which affect the business. Collaborative leadership: Proven ability to work through others in a collaborative way. Strong communication and influencing skills, and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels is a requirement. Approachable, fostering open communication and trust. Results Driven: Logical, independent thinker - self-reliant yet strong team player. Ability to clearly prioritise and communicate rationale for decisions. Able to demonstrate a track record of achievement through people/teams. What would be your key responsibilities? Lead & Develop Teams: Manage and mentor site teams on safety & environment, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous development. Inspire & Integrate: Build a strong team dynamic by ensuring clear communication, collaboration, and alignment with business goals. Mars Health, Safety, Environment, Security and Asset Conservation management: Develop and recommend site Safety, Environment, Security and Asset conservation strategy to the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team. Implement and maintain appropriate Mars HSE site policies and management systems, including continuing compliance with ISO45001 and ISO14001:2015 Review HSE associated corporate and legislative change and recommend action and its priority to the Plant Manager and the Site Leadership Team. Own the development and maintenance of site integrated Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Management System, with additional focus on the Mars Nine Life Saving Standards. Coordinate and maintain the HSE risk assessment programme at the site. Define and maintain HSE emergency and evacuation procedures and their link to the business recovery program. Develop & lead the MSE Safety Pillar strategy at the site. Main contact with the advisory body of the RACC (Regional Asset Conservation Consultant), our insurers Factory Mutual and other corporate risk control consulting resources, lead visits and actions. Lead all site HSE audit programmes to ensure compliance with corporate and legislative/regulatory requirements and hold individuals to account to close all actions on gap closure. Train and maintain all internal audit capabilities. Provide technical expertise in ensuring serious incident investigation is suitably analysed and preventive actions are defined and implemented by the first-line managers. Set up site security policy, lead the site security activities and implement security improvements on the site. Provide training and education opportunities for site associates that will drive the sustainability and improvement of Safety, Environment, Security and MSE programs. Communicate HSE data and trends to all levels of the site, influencing the right behaviour and attitude. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here
Mars Petcare UK Castle Cary, Somerset
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Technical Manager is accountable for wholistic factory assets management to ensure all machine & equipment are in good condition & reliability to serve business priorities & purposes. This role is also managing technical team's associates to have appropriate knowledge , skills & capability to effectively perform all asset management activities together with strong awareness & mindset adhere to all Safety and Quality policies in the factory with solid succession pipeline for future. What are we looking for? You will have in depth e xperience in Technical or Production area within FMCG . You will demonstrate excellence in people leadership and project management, preferable in an engineering/supply environment You will have s trong line management experience and track record of performance and people development . You will have e xperience/knowledge of broader supply functions like Q&FS, IE, HSE, Manufacturing You will have b udget management experience of >£1m TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) type experience with emphasis on PM (Progress Maintenance) and EM (Early Management) pillar leadership You will be fluent in English, both written and verbal. What will be your key responsibilities? Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Maintenance and Engineering teams. Provide innovative solutions resulting in sustained technical competitive advantage. The development and delivery of multi-year maintenance and engineering strategy to execute deliver critical KPI's for Supply Chain/Operations . Leading and facilitating the Progressive Maintenance Pillar . Management of all utilities, maintenance, & engineering at site Technical asset management from early equipment management, project management ( i.e. design, installation, vertical start-up), optimization, maintenance and retirement . The delivery of new product initiatives at the site to meet business needs . Ensure compliance with Mars standards related to technical job function of site Manage Maintenance costs to ensure the budgeting process is accurate and the department meets the business requirements . Deliver sites engineering projects to scope, timing, and costs . Develop and sustain maintenance predictive technology strategies to provide a proactive maintenance culture . Maintenance and Engineering team engagement and associate development . What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.