Overview
Job Description: Lead Mechanical Operator, Slough. Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience. Performance related company bonus. Welcome bonus: £2,000. Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts. Permanent.
Mars is a family-owned business with global brands and a commitment to growth and development. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and care about the world and your future. This position is with Mars (Mars Wrigley factory in Slough).
We are happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey.
Responsibilities
* Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines, including operational decisions to achieve targets.
* Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.
* Be accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
* Use diagnostic tools and methods to identify root causes of problems.
* Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.
* Assist operators with daily production tasks to ensure line targets are met.
Qualifications
* Minimum 1 year’s experience managing and coordinating operators.
* Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques.
* Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand components and functionality, and reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation.
* A keen eye for detail essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly.
* A commitment to ongoing improvement, including suggesting modifications to machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance.
* Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues.
What to expect / Benefits
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.
* Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
* On-site facilities: hot food restaurant, gym, on-site parking, on-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist, private medical insurance and flu jabs, and an employee shop with monthly allowance.
* Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary.
* Mars Five Principles in action: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.
About Mars: Mars is a global company producing well-known brands such as M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, and PEDIGREE, with operations in more than 80 countries.
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