Lead Mechanical Operator - £2000 Welcome Bonus

RemoteWorker UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading factory in Slough, where you can put your mechanical skills to the test! As a Lead Mechanical Operator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining production machinery and leading a team to ensure operational efficiency. This position is perfect for mechanically minded individuals who thrive in hands-on environments and are passionate about machinery improvement. Join a purpose-driven company that values quality and responsibility, and enjoy a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, including a welcome bonus and performance-related incentives. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic setting, this role is for you!

Benefits

Hot food restaurant

Welcome bonus paid in first week

On-site Gym

Private medical insurance

Free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Employee shop with monthly allowance

On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience is essential, preferably in various environments.
• Minimum 1 year experience managing and coordinating operators.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.
• Coordinate a small team of operators to achieve line targets.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Team coordination

Mechanical tinkering

Education

GCSE level education

NVQ or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking mechanically minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance! Your hands-on mechanical experience is key!

As a Lead Mechanical Operator you will complete and take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines. You will be responsible for operational decisions at the line level to achieve targets and coordinate a team of Operators as required.

What are we looking for?

• Mechanical tinkering mindset, always looking to improve machinery!
• Hands-on experience of Mechanical maintenance, this can be from numerous environments such as maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators etc.
• Mechanically minded and able to disassemble, fault find and assemble machinery.
• Minimum 1 years' experience managing and coordinating operators
• Ideally hold a NVQ or apprenticeship within Mechanical Engineering, however this is not a must.
• Educated to GCSE level

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.
• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
• 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.

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.