Lead Mechanical Operator - £2000 Welcome Bonus

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Job Description:\n\nLead Mechanical Operator-Mars Snacking \n\n Slough \n £40,000- £48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE)\n + Welcome bonus £2,000, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits\n\n Why Join Us?\n\nWe 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.\n\n The Role\n\nThis 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\n\nHours (12-hour shifts):\n4 on 4 off pattern - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off\n\n⭐ What's in it for you?\nCompetitive salary £40,000-£48,000 (including shift allowance, DOE)\n\nWelcome bonus paid in your first week salary\n\nHot food restaurant on site\n\nCareer growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University\n\nPrivate healthcare + equal parental leave\n\nOnsite nurse/osteopath/podiatrist\n\nGenerous pension (up to 9% contribution)\n\nLife assurance (4x salary)\n\nEV salary sacrifice scheme\n\nGym membership & wellbeing support\n\nAnnual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service\n\nFree parking on site:\n\n✅ What We're Looking For\nManufacturing experience: Minimum 1 year managing and coordinating operators\n\nDiagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques.\n\nProficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation.\n\nKeen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly.\n\nCommitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance.\n\nAbility to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating with others to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues.\n\n Key Responsibilities\nTake the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets\n\nIdentify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.\n\nAccountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.\n\nUsing diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems.\n\nCoordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.\n\nAssisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met.\n\n What You Can Expect from Mars\nWork alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles\n\nBe part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"\n\nAccess world-class training & development from day one\n\nJoin a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package