Lead Mechanical Operator

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Slough is looking for a Mechanical Operator to oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to teamwork. Benefits include a competitive salary of £40,000-£48,000, a welcome bonus, and various perks. Join us and be part of a company that values growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Welcome Bonus

Performance Bonus

Private Healthcare

Onsite Nurse

Life Assurance

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.

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 and diagnostic skills

Experience in manufacturing

Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance

Team coordination

Job description

Job Description : 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