Lead Mechanical Operator-Mars Snacking

Job Description:

 Slough  
 £41,000– £44,600 (including shift allowance, DOE)  
 + £2,000 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

   37.5 Hrs per week -Rotating 12-hour shifts 7-7: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off

 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 an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough .  We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries. Your practical mechanical experience is key

⭐ What’s in it for you?

- Welcome bonus paid in your first week 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)

- Gym membership & wellbeing support

- Annual leave starting at 24 days , rising to 32 with service

- Free parking on site

✅ What We’re Looking For

- Manufacturing experience : Minimum 1 year managing and coordinating operators

- Diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques.

- Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation.

- Keen eye for detail , which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly.

- Commitment to ongoing improvement , which may involve suggesting modifications to existing machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance.

- Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating with others to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues.

 Key Responsibilities

- Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets

- Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.

- Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.

- Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems.

- Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.

- Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met.

 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