Senior Mechanical Operator

Mars; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food manufacturing leader in Slough is seeking a Lead Mechanical Operator to oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in manufacturing and strong troubleshooting skills. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £48,000 with exceptional benefits including a £2,000 welcome bonus, private healthcare, career growth opportunities, and a structured development program. Shift pattern is 12-hour shifts, 4 days on and 4 days off.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Welcome Bonus £2,000

Performance Bonus

Private Healthcare

Gym Membership

Generous Pension (up to 9%)

Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 32 with service

Qualifications

• At least 1 years’ experience in manufacturing and team coordination.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical issues with precision and expertise.
• Guide a small team to achieve production targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Detail-oriented approach

Teamwork commitment

Job description

Job Description

Lead Mechanical Operator

Mars Snacking | Slough 📍

Shape the Future with Mars! 🌍

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries, your practical mechanical experience is key to success.

What You’ll Do 🔧

• Lead & Inspire: Oversee maintenance and repair of production machinery
• Diagnose & Solve: Tackle mechanical issues with precision and expertise
• Collaborate: Guide a small team to achieve production targets
• Innovate: Drive continuous improvement in our processes

What We’re Looking For ✅

• At least 1 years’ experience in manufacturing and team coordination
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Detail-oriented approach to machinery maintenance
• Commitment to teamwork and ongoing improvement

Your Mars Benefits ⭐

• Competitive Salary: £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance)
• Welcome Bonus: £2,000 paid in your first week
• Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
• Career Growth: Structured development & Mars University
• Private Healthcare & Equal Parental Leave
• Onsite Nurse, Osteopath, Podiatrist
• Hot Food Restaurant & Free Parking
• Generous Pension (up to 9%)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Gym Membership & Wellbeing Support
• Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 32 with service

Shift Pattern ⏱️

• 12-hour shifts, 4 days on / 4 days off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

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

Ready to make an impact?

Join Mars and build your future with us.

Mars. Tomorrow starts today.