Lead Mechanical Operator

Mars; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading confectionery manufacturer in Elmbridge is seeking mechanical-minded individuals for a maintenance role. You will oversee production machinery maintenance and lead a small team. With a competitive salary of £40,000-£48,000, this position includes a £2,000 welcome bonus and exceptional benefits such as private healthcare and a generous pension. Join a purpose-driven company focused on building the future.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Performance Bonus

Private Healthcare

Gym Membership

Generous Pension

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing and team coordination.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance.
• Commitment to teamwork and ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery.
• Tackle mechanical issues with precision and expertise.
• Guide a small team to achieve production targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in our processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Diagnostic skills

Detail-oriented approach

Teamwork

Job description

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 to success.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery
• Diagnose & Solve: Tackle mechanical issues with precision and expertise
• Collaborate: Guide a small team to achieve production targets
• Innovate: Drive continuous improvement in our processes

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing and team coordination
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Detail‑oriented approach to machinery maintenance
• Commitment to teamwork and ongoing improvement

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance)
• Welcome Bonus: £2,000 paid in your first week
• Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
• Career Growth: Structured development & Mars University
• Private Healthcare & Equal Parental Leave
• Onsite Nurse, Osteopath, Podiatrist
• Hot Food Restaurant & Free Parking
• Generous Pension (up to 9%)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Gym Membership & Wellbeing Support
• Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 32 with service

Shift Pattern

12‑hour shifts, 4 days on / 4 days off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Join Mars and build your future with us.

Mars. Tomorrow starts today