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Lead Mechanical Operator

Wm. Wrigley Jr.

Slough

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Slough is seeking a Lead Mechanical Operator to manage maintenance and operations of production machinery. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, and show a commitment to teamwork. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £48,000, along with a robust benefits package including bonuses and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Welcome bonus
Performance bonus
Career growth opportunities
Private healthcare
Generous pension
Gym membership
Annual leave: 24 days, rising to 32

Qualifications

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

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

Strong troubleshooting
Detail-oriented approach
Teamwork
Job description
Job Description:
Lead Mechanical Operator

Mars Snacking | Slough ?

Shape the Future with Mars! ?

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
What We’re Looking For ✅
  • At least 1 years’ experience in manufacturing and team coordination
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
  • Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance
  • Commitment to teamwork and ongoing improvement
Your Mars 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.

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