Job Description
Job Description:
Slough
£45,000– £50,000 dependent on experience
+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
37.5 Hrs per week - 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
We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to help keep our world‑class manufacturing site running smoothly. In this role, you’ll take ownership of transforming maintenance plans into real, executable work—optimising production downtime, coordinating resources, and ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely and effectively.
You’ll also plan and manage non‑routine work, oversee contractors, and make sure jobs are clearly scoped, efficiently executed, and successfully handed back to operations.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Hot food restaurant on site
Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
Private healthcare + equal parental leave
Onsite 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
A technical background—either as a maintenance technician or engineer
Confident PC skills, including SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and planning/production systems
Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to planning and scheduling (desirable)
An electrical background (beneficial but not essential)
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage the maintenance schedule, ensuring production downtime is used as efficiently as possible
Convert maintenance requests into clear, actionable work orders—setting technicians up for success
Manage and prioritise the maintenance backlog within your production area
Coordinate and oversee onsite contractors, ensuring outsourced maintenance activities meet Mars standards and best practice
Collaborate closely with operations teams and other planners to align priorities and maintain strong cross‑functional communication
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
Slough
£45,000– £50,000 dependent on experience
+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
37.5 Hrs per week - 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
We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to help keep our world‑class manufacturing site running smoothly. In this role, you’ll take ownership of transforming maintenance plans into real, executable work—optimising production downtime, coordinating resources, and ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely and effectively.
You’ll also plan and manage non‑routine work, oversee contractors, and make sure jobs are clearly scoped, efficiently executed, and successfully handed back to operations.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Hot food restaurant on site
Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
Private healthcare + equal parental leave
Onsite 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
A technical background—either as a maintenance technician or engineer
Confident PC skills, including SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and planning/production systems
Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to planning and scheduling (desirable)
An electrical background (beneficial but not essential)
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage the maintenance schedule, ensuring production downtime is used as efficiently as possible
Convert maintenance requests into clear, actionable work orders—setting technicians up for success
Manage and prioritise the maintenance backlog within your production area
Coordinate and oversee onsite contractors, ensuring outsourced maintenance activities meet Mars standards and best practice
Collaborate closely with operations teams and other planners to align priorities and maintain strong cross‑functional communication
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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Maintenance Planner Scheduler-Mars Snacking position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Slough offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
