Lead Mechanical Operator - £2000 Welcome Bonus

ZipRecruiter; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lead Mechanical Operator in Slough. You'll be responsible for first-line maintenance of production machines, leading a team, and ensuring operational efficiency. The role offers competitive pay, a welcome bonus, and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and on-site facilities.

Benefits

Hot food restaurant

Welcome bonus paid in your 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

• Minimum 1 year of experience managing and coordinating operators.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance from various environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on machinery.
• Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary staff to meet line targets.
• Assist operators with daily production tasks to ensure targets are achieved.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Team Coordination

Education

GCSE

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Lead Mechanical Operator Slough

Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) depending on experience. Performance-related company bonus. Welcome bonus: £2,000.

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off), 12-hour shifts. This is a permanent position.

Benefits include: Hot food restaurant, welcome bonus paid in your 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.

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with perks like freebies and development opportunities. As a Mars Associate, you'll have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development across our renowned brands.

The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. We're here to support you every step of the way. Join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough as a Lead Mechanical Operator. We seek mechanically minded individuals passionate about maintenance, whether from ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar industries.

Your hands-on mechanical experience is key! You will lead first-line maintenance of production machines, make operational decisions at the line level to meet targets, and coordinate a team of Operators as needed.

What are we looking for?

• A mechanical tinkering mindset, always aiming to improve machinery.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance from various environments.
• Ability to disassemble, fault find, and reassemble machinery.
• Minimum 1 year of experience managing and coordinating operators.
• Ideally, an NVQ or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, but not essential.
• GCSE level education.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on machinery.
• Accountable for the performance of machines, processes, or equipment.
• Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary staff to meet line targets.
• Assist operators with daily production tasks to ensure targets are achieved.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
• Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus.

About Mars: Mars is a family-owned company with over $35 billion in global sales. We produce beloved brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, and many others. We also care for pets through various nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries. Our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—inspire our 130,000 associates to create a better tomorrow. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the application process upon request.