Job Description:
📍 Castle Cary
💷 £31,500 - £33,400 (32 Hrs prorated and including shift allowance, DOE)
🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
🕒 32 Hours per week - Weekend12 Hour shifts + 1 weekday shift
🌟 Why Join Us?
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.
💼 The Role
This is a hands-on role ensuring raw materials and machinery are running smoothly to keep our production process efficient and safe. You'll play a key part in quality, safety, and output while working across different shifts. Shift Pattern 32 Hours:
Week 1:
Sat 10am - 10pm
Sun 10am-10pm
Weekday - 1 shift either day/night
Week 2:
Fri 10pm-10am
Sat 10pm-10am
Weekday - 1 shift either day/night
...and then repeat.
⭐ What's in it for you?
Competitive salary
Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
Private healthcare + equal parental leave
Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Gym membership & wellbeing support
Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
Free perks on site: parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop
✅ What We're Looking For
Manufacturing experience: Minimum 1 year in a production/manufacturing environment
Health & Safety awareness: Strong understanding of H&S and quality standards
IT skills: Confident using Outlook, Word & Excel
Transport: Full driving licence + own transport
Personal skills: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage time effectively
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Operate & monitor machinery: Ensure efficient production runs and quality outputs
Handle materials: Prepare, load, and safely store raw materials
Record keeping: Maintain accurate production records and reports
Safety first: Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a safe workplace
🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars
Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow
Access world-class training & development from day one
Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package