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Lead Mechanical Operator

Mars

Wokingham

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Slough is seeking a Lead Mechanical Operator to oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in manufacturing and team coordination, strong troubleshooting skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. Competitive salary between £40,000-£48,000 and a host of benefits including a welcome bonus, private healthcare, and opportunities for career growth are offered. Join us at Mars and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Welcome Bonus
Performance Bonus
Private Healthcare
Pension Scheme
Gym Membership
Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 32 with service

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year's experience in manufacturing and team coordination.
  • Experience in maintenance of mechanical machinery.
  • Ability to guide a small team and achieve production targets.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery.
  • Tackle mechanical issues with precision.
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance
Commitment to teamwork and ongoing improvement
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 year's 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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