Mechanical Operator

Mars
Southall, Greater London
Job Description:

Lead Mechanical Operator

Slough

  • Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant on experience
  • Performance related company bonus
  • Welcome bonus: £2,000
  • Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts
  • Permanent

Benefits

  • Hot food restaurant
  • Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary
  • On-site Gym
  • Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
  • Free on-site parking
  • Employee shop with monthly allowance
  • On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

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.

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 are we looking for?

  • Minimum 1 years' experience managing and coordinating operators
  • Skilled in 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.
  • A keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly.
  • A 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.

What would be your 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 can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 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.

About Mars

  • Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®.
  • Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries.
  • The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey
Posted 2025-09-20

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