Technical Operator (Nights) Mars Wrigley

Mars; East Devon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer in East Devon is seeking a Technical Operator to lead maintenance for production machines, diagnose mechanical breakdowns, and coordinate a small team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in manufacturing and a strong mechanical background. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Best-in-class development

Fun freebies

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Skilled in dismantling machinery and reassembling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Competent in using Microsoft Outlook and Excel for communication and data analysis.
• Experience in leading or coordinating small teams of associates is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead first-line maintenance for production machines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Take ownership of equipment reliability.
• Coordinate, coach, and support a small team of operators.
• Assist operators with daily production tasks.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

Mechanical aptitude

Machinery disassembly and reassembly

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

The Technical Operator will be accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, pieces of equipment and operational decisions at line level to achieve targets and coordinate resources as required. Lead first-line maintenance for multiple production machines, making operational decisions to meet production targets. Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns using appropriate tools and methods to identify root causes. Take ownership of the performance and reliability of several machines, processes, or equipment. Coordinate, coach and support a small team of operators and temporary associates to ensure line targets are consistently achieved. Assist operators with daily production tasks to maintain smooth and efficient line operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead first-line maintenance for multiple production machines and make operational decisions to meet production targets.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns to identify root causes using appropriate tools and methods.
• Take ownership of the performance and reliability of multiple machines, processes, or equipment.
• Coordinate, coach, and support a small team of operators and temporary associates to ensure line targets are consistently achieved.
• Assist operators with daily production tasks to maintain smooth and efficient line operations.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Mechanical Training or Background (Essential): Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Machinery Disassembly & Reassembly: Skilled in dismantling machinery to analyze components and functionality, and reassembling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Microsoft Outlook & Excel Proficiency: Competent in using Microsoft Outlook and Excel for communication, reporting, and data analysis.
• Team Leadership/Coordination (Desirable): Experience in leading or coordinating small teams of associates is highly valued.

About Mars

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we\'re here to support you every step of the way.

Here at Mars Wrigley Plymouth, we have a diverse community of 22 nationalities and over 32% of our people have been with us for more than 5 years. We now have an exciting opportunity to come and join our factory team!

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. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales, producing brands such as M&M\'s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, SKITTLES, BEN\'S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA.

The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - guide our 130,000 Associates toward action every day. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.