Lead Mechanical Operator - £2000 Welcome Bonus

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Mechanical Operator in Ascot to oversee maintenance of production machines. The role includes managing a team to ensure operational efficiency and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Competitive salary and benefits including a welcome bonus and opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Hot food restaurant

On-site Gym

Private medical insurance

Employee shop with monthly allowance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience managing operators.
• Skilled in taking apart and reassembling machinery.
• Ability to identify faults in machinery.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical issues

Systematic troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Commitment to improvement

Job description

Lead Mechanical Operator - £2000 Welcome Bonus, Ascot

Client:

Mars

Location:

Ascot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1d827815e88e

Job Views:

6

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

Lead Mechanical Operator

Slough

• Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant 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

Benefits

• Hot food restaurant
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary
• On-site Gym
• Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Employee shop with monthly allowance
• On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

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

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 1 years' 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 would be your 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 productions tasks to ensure line targets are met.

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.

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.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey

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.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom