Senior Mechanical Operator

Mars; Esher; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Lead Mechanical Operator to oversee machinery maintenance at their Slough factory. The ideal candidate should bring at least one year of manufacturing experience and possess strong troubleshooting skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£48,000, a welcome bonus, and various other benefits including healthcare and professional development opportunities. Join the team at Mars to help shape the future.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Welcome Bonus

Performance Bonus

Career Growth

Private Healthcare

Onsite Nurse

Hot Food Restaurant

Generous Pension

Life Assurance

Gym Membership

Annual Leave

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's 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.
• Tackle mechanical issues with precision and expertise.
• Guide a small team to achieve production targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in our processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Detail-oriented

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 year's 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.