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Mars UK • BRA-Sao Paulo-Descalvado SP | Brazil

Maintenance Manager

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

Maintenance Manager - Your new challenge at Mars?

For our Royal Canin business unit and reporting to our plant's Technical Manager, the Maintenance Manager will manage efforts of reliability and maintenance planning to maximize resources allocation, lead maintenance activities carried out by associates and contractors and co-lead MSE MP pillar, driving it timely according to site masterplan while improving maintenance performance.

In this exciting job you'll...

  • Line manager of 13 maintenance technicians, 3 utilities operators, 1 planner, 1 stockman and 1 intern.

  • Lead major maintenance activities carried out by contractors, assuring assertive execution.

  • Lead emergency interventions, ensuring proper preparation and communication with key stakeholders. First maintenance contact at factory help chain.

  • Utilities management and leadership of related SiG initiatives.

  • Plan & control maintenance budget.

  • Ensure compliance with change management protocol for improvements done by maintenance.

    Coordinate actions between of all maintenance workstreams.

What are we looking for?

  • Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Electrical, among others), or related fields.

  • 5+ years of experience in Maintenance positions, with a proven track record in a factory setting, as well as leading technicals teams.

  • Advanced English is required, will be used for constant reporting to global positions. This will be tested during the process.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that is aligned with the market.

  • Health & Wellness: We provide a co-pay medical and dental plan, as well as life insurance to ensure you and your family are covered.

  • Future Planning: Secure your future with our Private Pension Plan.

  • Convenient Perks: Enjoy a meal allowance or our on-site cafeteria, a pharmacy benefit with a subsidy for prescribed medications, and various on-site amenities.

  • Work-Life Balance: We believe in a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy your birthday off, take advantage of our pet leave, and explore other wellness benefits designed to support you.

  • Inspiring Culture: Be part of an engaging and collaborative work environment. You'll work alongside diverse and talented Associates, all guided by our foundational Five Principles.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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Awards & Accreditations

1st - Most Family Friendly Company

1st - Most Family Friendly Company

Flexa awards 2026
3rd - Best Workplace Benefits

3rd - Best Workplace Benefits

Flexa awards 2026
Most loved - Large companies

Top 5 - Most loved - Large companies

Flexa awards 2026
Best Work-Life Balance

Top 10 - Best Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2026
1st - Most Family Friendly Company

1st - Most Family Friendly Company

Flexa awards 2025
2nd – Pet Friendly

2nd – Pet Friendly

Flexa awards 2025
Most Flexible Company

Top 5 - Most Flexible Company

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Most Inclusive Company

Top 5 - Most Inclusive Company

Flexa awards 2025
Best Work-Life Balance

Top 10 - Best Work-Life Balance

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Best Career Progression

Top 10 - Best Career Progression

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Best Workplace Culture

Best Workplace Culture

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Best Workplace Benefits

Best Workplace Benefits

Flexa awards 2025
1st – Large companies

1st – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023
Retail & Ecommerce

Retail & Ecommerce

Industry awards 2022

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