Mechanical Process Operator Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
Mechanical Process Operator
Permanent. Location: Slough
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts
Salary: From £36,643 - £43,257 (Base salary + Shift Allowances) - Depending on experience
Plus £2,000 Welcome Bonus
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking mechanically minded individuals who hold a passion for operations and maintenance! Whether your history is repairs and maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries, your hands on mechanical experience is key!
Mars is a family-owned, global business, for over 100 years. We’ve set our sights on making a better life for people and pets alike. We have the unique ability to have a big impact on the world. Mars is, and always has been, a principles-led business. While we are proud of our past, we have our sights on the future.
As a Mechanical Process Operator you will be responsible for the day to day operations and first line repairs of our sweet making technology. You will be making operational decisions at line level to achieve targets, dealing with mechanical breakdowns, and coordinating a team of Operators and Temporary Associates as required.
What are we looking for?
· Educated to GCSE level
· Ideally hold a NVQ or an apprenticeship with a mechanical bias
· Continuous Improvement mindset, always looking to improve efficiency and minimise downtime
· Hands on experience of mechanical systems - this can be from any environment such as ATMs, Fruit Machines, Air Conditioning equipment, Cars, Conveyor Systems, Mining Equipment or Helicopters. Anything, as long as you are mechanically minded and able to dissemble, fault find and re-assemble machinery.
· Experience of leading or supervising a small team would be beneficial
What would be your key responsibilities?
· Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.
· Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on machinery such as pumps, conveyors, bearings and gearboxes.
· Monitor our sweet making technology to ensure we are producing product at a standard our consumers expect
· Become and expert sweet maker and share your knowledge with others
What can you expect from Mars?
· An industry-competitive salary
· Excellent pension package keeping your future in mind!
· Great career progression and a range of in-house training as well as our amazing Mars University- The chance to take hold of your career and develop personally and professionally
· Flexible working- You can take a 1 year sabbatical after 3 years of service!
· Refer a Friend Scheme- Earn up to £2,000 by recommending friends and family to work for Mars
· Excellent Medical scheme and Life insurance
· A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance
· Health & Wellbeing and Assistance programme
· Great parental and sick pay scheme
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £36,643.00-£43,257.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
