Mechanical Operator

Mars; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company in Iver Heath is looking for a maintenance technician to manage production machinery and coordinate a small team. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical troubleshooting and a commitment to ongoing improvement. The position offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a range of benefits including a welcome bonus of £2,000 and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Welcome bonus

Employee shop allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience managing and coordinating operators.
• Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting.
• Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components.

Responsibilities

• Lead first line maintenance of production machines.
• Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Accountable for performance of several machines.

Skills

Experience managing operators

Mechanical troubleshooting

Precision assembly and disassembly

Team collaboration

Commitment to improvement

Job description

Overview

Location: Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, UK, SL0 0

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

Type: 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.

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