Packing Operator- James Wellbeloved

Mars; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading petcare company in Gillingham is seeking a Packing Operator to efficiently run packing machines and ensure high standards in production. The role requires good interpersonal skills and attention to detail, with opportunities for career progression and benefits like competitive salary, gym membership, and private healthcare. This is a permanent position with various shifts offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus shift allowance

Performance related company bonus

Pension up to 9% contribution

Gym Membership

Private healthcare

Annual Leave starting at 24 days

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Run packing machines efficiently and meet production plans.
• Support peers in achieving safety and quality standards.
• Maintain packaging line efficiency and raise issues.
• Participate in processes for business performance improvement.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to update data

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Packing Operator - James Wellbeloved
Castle Cary

Due to continued expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Petcare brand at Castle Cary as a Packing Operator.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance
• Performance related company bonus
• Shifts Mon-Fri: 8 hours; 5 days: 6am-2pm, 5 days: 10pm-6am (nights - shifts start Sunday), 5 days: 2pm-10pm and the rotation starts again
• Permanent position
• Equal Parental leave
• Pension up to 9% contribution
• 4x Life assurance
• Gym Membership
• Career progression Opportunities
• Private healthcare
• EV Salary Sacrifice
• Annual Leave starting at 24 days going up to 32 days
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea, Lavazza coffee and free fruit twice a week
• Employee shop

Job purpose

Efficiently run packing machines in the factory to meet the production plan. The packing operator will also play a pivotal role in identifying and delivering continuous improvement projects within the packing hall.

What are we looking for?

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to accurately update data via computerised systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Driver's license is essential
• Experience in a factory environment desirable

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Maintain excellent packaging line efficiency in line with the set plan and raise any identified issues
• Support peers in achieving highest Safety, Quality and Efficiency standards throughout the packing hall
• Ensure cleaning regimes are upheld and fulfilled to the highest standard
• Actively participate in operational processes that support the improvement of our business performance

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, 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.