Job Description: Process Operator - Crown petfood (Mars Petcare) Castle Cary £28,000 - £31,500 (including shift allowance, DOE) Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits Why Join Us? At Mars Petcare, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a career with purpose. As a Shift Process Operator, you'll be part of a close-knit team producing trusted pet food brands like James Wellbeloved. You'll gain valuable experience, enjoy a supportive environment, and access career progression opportunities in one of the world's most respected businesses. 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 (8-hour rotation): Week 1: 10pm - 6am (Nights) | Sun-Thu Week 2: 2pm - 10pm (Afternoons) Week 3: 6am - 2pm (Mornings) and then repeat. ⭐ What's in it for you? Competitive salary £28,000 - £31,500 (DOE shift allowance) Annual bonus based on performance 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