Operator

Slough
(including shift allowance DOE)
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 were here to support you every step of the way.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. Working as a member of a shift team the primary role of an Operator is to demonstrate ownership and responsibility for a set of machines pieces of equipment and/ or processes within their working area. This includes carrying out the routine operational tasks required to achieve area targets such as starting-up shutting-down monitoring quality checks and cleaning.

In addition you will be carrying out basic changeovers minor repairs preventative maintenance routine equipment checks and service inspections and the use of basic ancillary equipment and associated computer programs.

Whats in it for you

• 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 Were Looking For

• Excellent communication skills - Fluent English Verbal and Written. Ability to clearly articulate issues instructions and feedback during shift handovers meetings and incident reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Word Excel Outlook) and basic computer skills
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in teams sharing insights and collaborating on improvements
• Experience in a similar Role in Production Manufacturing or Warehousing Industry is Desirable
• Mechanical Training or Experience in Fault-Finding Beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within a shift team fostering a cooperative and supportive environment to ensure collective achievement of production quality and safety targets.
• Take ownership of assigned machines and processes ensuring they operate efficiently and consistently to meet production schedules.
• Interface with basic IT and automation systems to monitor machine status input production data and troubleshoot minor system errors.
• Utilize digital dashboards HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) or other automated controls to manage equipment settings and respond to alerts.
• Identify and escalate equipment process or safety issues to supervisors or relevant support teams in a timely manner ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Respond promptly to machine or equipment stoppages assessing the situation and implementing corrective actions based on trained knowledge and experience.
• Utilize appropriate tools and techniques to safely and efficiently restore equipment to operational status minimizing downtime.

What You Can Expect from Mars

• Work alongside 130000 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