Lead Mechanical Operator

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

Job summary

A leading confectionery manufacturer in Slough is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead to oversee production machinery maintenance and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in managing a team and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £48,000 with various benefits including bonuses and learning support.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Welcome bonus of £2,000

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

Employee shop

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’ experience managing and coordinating operators.
• Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Proficient in machinery assembly and disassembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead first line maintenance of production machines.
• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Coordinate a small team to achieve line targets.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical issues

Coordination of operators

Systematic troubleshooting techniques

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

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 production tasks to ensure line targets are met.

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.

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 production tasks to ensure line targets are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’ 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 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.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependent 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.
• Hot food restaurant.
• On-site gym.
• Private medical insurance and free flu jabs.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee shop with monthly allowance.
• On-site nurse / osteopath / podiatrist.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.