Packing Operator- James Wellbeloved

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

Job summary

A leading global family-owned business is seeking a Packing Operator for its Castle Cary location. The role involves maintaining packaging line efficiency and supporting safety standards. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and a driver's license. The position offers competitive pay, various shift options, and numerous benefits including private healthcare and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus shift allowance

Performance related company bonus

Gym Membership

Private healthcare

Annual leave 24-32 days

Free on-site parking

Employee shop

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent packaging line efficiency in line with the set plan.
• Support peers in achieving highest Safety, Quality and Efficiency standards.
• Ensure cleaning regimes are upheld to the highest standard.
• Participate in processes for business performance improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer data entry

Job description

Overview

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.

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 we’re 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 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.

Castle Cary – Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance
• Performance related company bonus
• Shifts Mon-Fri: 8 hours, multiple time options (8am-4pm, 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, etc.) with night shifts rotating; permanent position
• Benefits: Equal Parental leave, Pension up to 9% contribution, 4x Life assurance, Gym Membership, Career progression opportunities, Private healthcare, EV Salary Sacrifice, Annual leave 24-32 days, Free on-site parking, Free tea, Lavazza coffee and free fruit twice a week, Employee shop

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