Lead Mechanical Operator — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts + £2k Welcome Bonus

Mars

Slough

On-site

GBP 41,000 - 45,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus
Onsite restaurant
Mars University
Private healthcare
Parental leave
Onsite nurse/podiatrist
Pension plan
Life assurance
Gym membership
Wellbeing support
Free parking on site

Job summary

Mars Wrigley in Slough is seeking mechanically minded maintenance associates to join a factory team. You will work on production machines with rotating 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) and earn a salary of £41,000–£44,600 including shift allowance, with a £2,000 welcome bonus and strong development through Mars University.

Join a world-famous brand and benefit from significant on-site facilities, private healthcare, a generous pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support as you

Qualifications

  • Manufacturing experience: minimum 1 year managing and coordinating operators.
  • Diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting.
  • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand components and reassemble for operation.
  • Keen eye for detail to identify faults and improve efficiency.
  • Commitment to ongoing improvement and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines and make operational decisions to hit targets.
  • Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.
  • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or equipment.
  • Use diagnostic tools to identify root causes of problems.
  • Coordinate a small team of operators to achieve line targets.
  • Assist operators with daily production tasks to ensure targets are met.

Skills

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Team leadership
Mechanical assembly
Quality mindset

Job description

Mars Wrigley in Slough is seeking mechanically minded maintenance associates to join a factory team. You will work on production machines with rotating 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) and earn a salary of £41,000–£44,600 including shift allowance, with a £2,000 welcome bonus and strong development through Mars University.

Join a world-famous brand and benefit from significant on-site facilities, private healthcare, a generous pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support as you

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