Packing Operator- James Wellbeloved

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

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Packing Operator in Castle Cary, North East England. The role involves efficiently running packing machines and identifying improvement projects within the packing hall. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and a driver's license. This position offers a competitive salary, various benefits, including performance-related bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus shift allowance

Performance related company bonus

Equal Parental leave

Pension up to 9% contribution

4x Life assurance

Gym Membership

Career progression Opportunities

Private healthcare

Free tea and coffee

Employee shop

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to accurately update data via computerised systems.
• Excellent attention to detail is required.
• Driver's license is essential.
• Experience in a factory environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain packaging line efficiency according to set plans.
• Support peers in achieving Safety, Quality, and Efficiency standards.
• Ensure cleaning regimes are fulfilled to the highest standards.
• Participate in business improvement processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer data entry

Attention to detail

Factory experience

Job description

Job Description

Packing Operator - James Wellbeloved

Castle Cary

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

Additional Benefits

• 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 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.