Lead Maintenance Operator

Mars
Fulham, Greater London
Job Description:

Slough
£40,000- £48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE)
+ Welcome bonus £2,000, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Hours (12-hour shifts): 4 on 4 off pattern - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 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

As our operations continue to grow, we routinely look for skilled Lead Operators to join our expanding team 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)

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
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
Posted 2026-04-06

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