Highlights

FAMILY_FRIENDLY

Family friendly

98%

CULTURE.COLLABORATIVE

Collaborative

97%

FLEXIBILITY

Flexibility

96%

Mars UK

FMCG

The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

FMCG

For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the centre of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.

Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™.

We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.

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What Mars UK offers their employees

84%

Alternative working patterns

84% of Mars UK employees say Mars UK support alternative working patterns

Open to part-time employees

Open to job sharing

Open to compressed hours

Open to part time work for some roles

96%

Flexibility

96% of Mars UK employees say they can work flexibly.

Hybrid working (with some weekly office time)

Core hours 11–3

Career Pathways at Mars

Mars offers a wide range of career pathways designed to support people at every stage of their journey. From early careers through to experienced professionals, careers at Mars span technology, digital, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial and corporate functions. Associates are encouraged to build long-term careers through learning, internal mobility and opportunities to grow across teams and regions.

Graduate Schemes at Mars

Mars’ graduate programmes provide structured entry routes into a range of career areas, including technology, digital, engineering and business roles. Graduates gain hands-on experience, supported learning and access to mentoring, helping them build capability, confidence and a strong foundation for long-term careers at Mars.

Apprenticeships at Mars

Mars offers apprenticeships that allow students to gain practical, real-world experience during their studies. These roles provide exposure to live projects and teams, helping early-career talent apply their learning and explore future career paths within Mars.

Approach to inclusion

At Mars, we know the world we want tomorrow is inclusive and diverse.

We believe a diverse team with people who have different perspectives creates a stronger business. That’s why we provide a number of different Associate Resource Groups (ARG) to support people of every culture, background, and lifestyle – to reach their full potential, be heard, and feel valued. So, no matter who you are or what your story is, you’ll find the support you need to be your best self here. We also foster communities through our Women in Engineering and Women in R&D groups, which help empower female Associates to reach their full potential.

Mars’ Associate Resource Groups focus on areas such as cultural heritage and identity, different life stages, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, wellbeing and disability, neurodiversity, veterans’ experiences, and supporting women, parents and caregivers. Through shared experiences, conversation and collaboration, these communities help associates feel supported, heard and connected at work.

Flexible working at Mars UK

Our flexible working practices are based around our, hybrid Future of Work strategy – it’s one that reimagines where, when and how work gets done to maximize efficiency and empower our 32,000 office-based Associates, all while preserving what’s best about our culture. 

“Our Future of Work strategy is designed to empower Associates to make more choices about where, when and how to work to be the most productive and effective,” Nici Bush, VP Workplace Transformation, said. “As a global business with 140 offices there can be no one-size-fits-all solution. but we will strive to create a consistent experience across segments and regions for office-based Associates.”

As a business, we’ve always known the flexible working, ensuring we give our Associates the tools they need at work, to live a happy, healthy life. 

What Employees like about Mars UK
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Benefits

Buy extra holiday. Complete work from home so that you can live anywhere without worrying about having to come in once a week.

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Working Environment

Great place to work, feel trusted, love the flexibility of WFH, but also the opportunity to meet colleagues face to face on a regular basis.

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Working Environment

Mars is a very flexible business.

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Working Environment

I like having flexibility of choosing the days we can go into the office, especially finding a day when all the team can make it into the office. My place of work makes me feel valued and supported.

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Benefits

Mars have a fantastic array of flexible policies/initiatives and is a fantastic company to work for. However in reality for operational roles the flexibility can be more limited.

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Culture

I work in really flexible way and this works for balancing my work with the needs of my young family. This was easy to negotiate and supported by my line manager. I did though get strong push back linked to pay in this area from my USA based senior / business leaders which I hadn't expected and was disappointed by

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Working Environment

I think the flexibility with working hours at Mars works great. Within my team, our manager trusts us to get our work completed and manage our own time. This may mean working later some days to get jobs complete but then other days being able to finish earlier. It would be good to have some clarity around whether working from a different country is ok occasionally throughout the year.

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Culture

Mars has a great culture to work and trusts its associates to make the right decisions and the way in which they achieve their deliverables. An annual PDP process seems a bit labour intensive and not reflective of the way we work, so would like to see this adjusted.

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Inclusion

I have been working full time hours in 4 days since I had my first child 6 years ago. So does my husband too, as we both work in Mars.

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Working Environment

Super flexible- I personally like to keep to a set schedule but know that I can flex whenever I need to with no pressure.

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People & Community

Very high trust, measured on output not input. No micromanagement. Great line managers that champion flexible working and work life balance.

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People & Community

It is very people orientated and super friendly. We love to help each other!

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Working Environment

Mars is a very flexible employer. I am a senior leader and work part time & from home. This is one of the things that has kept me here for over 19 years.

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Culture

I feel that the company gives us sufficient freedom to choose. We as associates are responsible to decide what fits best.

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Working Environment

Very flexible and accomodating, communication is key.

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Working Environment

Flexibility is supported but volume remains high, so not always feasible to take advantage of.

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Growth & Learning

I’ve worked here for 25 years in regional and global roles. I’ve been working mostly remote since at last 2005 and am given the responsibility to manage my time to do my job and look after my well-being. I’ve had an explicit personal well-being objective since 2012 that I discuss with my manager. Above all else I work with great people who are motivated to get stuff done, and feel I’m making a difference and learning on the way.

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Working Environment

Very flexible -seem happy for me to work from different locations and not often that i'm specifically asked to be in the office for something

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Culture

From the outset, I've always felt my well being was of high importance alongside my role. It's a very genuine culture that makes it a very supportive place to work.

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Culture

very open & honest environment where your out of work activities are always considered - i think having this mutual respect makes people happier and more willing to work harder & better. Naturally our jobs need in office hours, and people recognise the value of being in person too

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People & Community

I love the independence and trust my company places in employees. I don't feel anxious and I'm able to perform to the best of my ability.

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Inclusion

I love the attitude of my company and I feel fully supported.

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Working Environment

I have a very flexible, part time role. I can work the hours which suit me, and as long as my calendar is up to date, no one questions me.

I do know that this is not the same for all associates, and it very much depends on the role that you do.

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Working Environment

There is a great flexible working approach, whilst making sure that the job gets done. All of the previous policies mentioned are all offered by my company already.

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Working Environment

Our company has many flexible and ground breaking policies in place that are open to all! It is however tricky to balance this with all roles, the pace and lean organisation.

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Purpose

I love working for this company. Makes me feel "home".

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Culture

Great company and have the flexibility to work the hours i need to- it is more about output that hours put in!

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Working Environment

I have worked at Mars for a long time and where flexibility can be offered it is. COVID has helped more line managers see what is possible we now just need to make sure we keep our collaboration and team spirit which makes Mars great.

Accreditations

Menopause Friendly Accreditation

2025

Armed Forces Covenant

2025

Awards & Achievements

1st – Family Friendly

1st – Family Friendly

Flexa awards 2025
2nd – Pet Friendly

2nd – Pet Friendly

Flexa awards 2025
Flexible

Flexible

Flexa awards 2025
Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion

Flexa awards 2025
Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2025
Career Progression

Career Progression

Flexa awards 2025
Culture

Culture

Flexa awards 2025
Benefits

Benefits

Flexa awards 2025
1st – Large companies

1st – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023
Retail & Ecommerce

Retail & Ecommerce

Industry awards 2022

Working at Mars UK

Hybrid

A little flex time

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

Hiring in countries

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Brazil

Canada

China

Czechia

Denmark

Egypt

France

Germany

Hungary

India

Italy

Japan

Lithuania

Malaysia

Mexico

Netherlands

New Zealand

Panama

Poland

Puerto Rico

Romania

Russia

Saudi Arabia

South Korea

Spain

Switzerland

Thailand

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

Office Locations

Employee benefits

  • Open to part-time employees
  • Open to job sharing
  • Open to compressed hours
  • Sabbaticals
  • Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
  • Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
  • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • “Pawternity” leave
  • Pregnancy loss leave
  • Bank holiday swaps
  • Shared parental leave
  • Adoption leave
  • Family health insurance
  • Pregnancy support
  • Neo-natal leave
  • Faith rooms
  • Meditation space
  • Dog friendly office
  • Dog friendly co-working space
  • Annual bonus
  • Employee discounts
  • Cinema discounts
  • Referral bonus
  • Joining bonus
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
  • Enhanced pension match/contribution
  • Theme park discounts
  • Lunch and learns
  • In house training
  • LinkedIn learning license
  • Studying sabbaticals
  • Open to part time work for some roles

Mars UK's careers

Materials Handler
USA-South Carolina-Columbia | United States of America
Sales Director DACH, Antech
DEU-Hessen-Viernheim | Germany
Finished Goods Operator
USA-Ohio-Columbus | United States of America
Processing Operator - Mints - Days ($1,500 Sign On Bonus)
USA-Illinois-Yorkville | United States of America
Media Head
MEX-Mars México | Mexico
Sanitation Coordinator
USA-Ohio-Lewisburg | United States of America
Production Lead (Wheeler)
USA-Arkansas-Ft. Smith | United States of America
Quality Food Safety (QFS) Summer Student
CAN-Alberta-Edmonton | Canada
SAP Cloud Security Senior Lead
POL-Mazowieckie-Warsaw | Poland
SAP Vulnerability Management Senior Lead
IND-Telangana-Hyderabad | India
SAP Vulnerability Management Senior Lead
BRA-Sao Paulo-Guararema | Brazil
Production Coordinator
GBR-Somerset-Castle Cary | United Kingdom
Key Account Manager
THA-Mars Thailand, Inc. | Thailand
Animal Trainer
GBR-Leicestershire-Waltham | United Kingdom
Quality & Food Safety Technologist
AUS-New South Wales-Wyong | Australia
Quality Conformance Coordinator
USA-Georgia-Flowery Branch | United States of America
Coordinador de producción-WET
MEX-Jalisco-Guadalajara | Mexico
Utility Operator
USA-Missouri-Kansas City | United States of America
Operador Calificado
ARG-Buenos Aires-Virrey Del Pino | Argentina
Industrial Custodian
USA-Nevada-Reno | United States of America
Ethel M Chocolates - Harry Reid Airport Full Time Retail Supervisor
USA-Nevada-Henderson | USA-Nevada-Las Vegas | United States of America
M&M'S Mall of America - Seasonal Retail Associate
USA-Minnesota-Bloomington | United States of America
Hotel Chocolat - Sales Associate (Hubbard Woods, Winnetka, IL)
USA-Illinois-Chicago | United States of America
Ethel M Chocolates - Harry Reid Airport: Part Time Retail Associate
USA-Nevada-Henderson | USA-Nevada-Las Vegas | United States of America
M&M'S Mall of America - Seasonal Operations Associate
USA-Minnesota-Bloomington | United States of America
Site Finance Manager
USA-Tennessee-Franklin | United States of America
Machine Operator/Team Member- 2nd Shift
USA-Tennessee-Cleveland | United States of America
Ethel M Chocolates - Harry Reid Airport: Full Time Retail Associate
USA-Nevada-Henderson | USA-Nevada-Las Vegas | United States of America
Regional Operations Manager
SAU-Makkah-Jeddah | Saudi Arabia
Field Sales Rep - Vet Channel - South Australia (South)
AUS-South Australia-Adelaide | Australia
MEA Operations Buyer - Indirects
EGY-Cairo-Cairo | Egypt
Mars Leadership Experience Program Trainee
DNK-Capital-Copenhagen | Denmark
Sr. Director - Retail Capabilities & Integrated Ecosystems
USA-Illinois-Chicago | United States of America
Operador(a) I
MOM-Mars Brasil | Brazil
玛氏皇家-宠物店-销售代表
CHN-Jiangsu-Suzhou | China
Especialista de Ingeniería Industrial
MEX-Estado de Mexico-Toluca | MEX-Mexico City-Mexico City | MEX-Queretaro-Queretaro | Mexico
Field Sales Manager-Exi
CHN-Hubei-Yichang | CHN-Hubei-Wuhan | China
Shift Manager (Middle process)
CHB-Mars Petcare (Thailand) Co., Ltd. | Thailand
New Retail Development Manager
CHN-Shanghai-Shanghai | China
Finance Business Partner
AUS-Victoria-Wodonga | AUS-Victoria-Melbourne | Australia
Production Planner
CAN-Alberta-Acheson | Canada
Koordynator / Koordynatorka Zespołu Produkcyjnego
BLN-Mars Polska sp. z o.o. | Poland
Director, Create the New
USA-Tennessee-Franklin | USA-New York-New York | USA-Missouri-Creve Coeur | United States of America
Mecânico(a) de Manutenção Jr
MOM-Mars Brasil | Brazil
Sanitation Manager
USA-Texas-Temple | United States of America
Business Growth & Analytics Manager- Club
USA-Arkansas-Bentonville | United States of America
Beheira Field Sales Manager
EGY-Cairo-Cairo | Egypt
European SRM Expert
GBR-Somerset-Castle Cary | DEU-North Rhine-Westphalia-Cologne | FRA-Gard-Aimargues | United Kingdom
Demand Finance Business Partner
AUS-New South Wales-Sydney | Australia
Growth Analyst
USA-Tennessee-Franklin | USA-Missouri-Creve Coeur | United States of America
Maintenance Technician - 12 hour Night Shift - $2,500 Sign on Bonus
USA-Ohio-Lewisburg | United States of America
Operador (a) de Produção I | Ponta Grossa/PR
BRA-Parana-Ponta Grossa | Brazil
Executive Administration
USA-Tennessee-Franklin | United States of America
Laboratory Coordinator
USA-Nebraska-Fremont | United States of America
Logistics Manager
ARG-Buenos Aires-Buenos Aires | Argentina
Network Engineering Technology Owner
BRA-Sao Paulo-Guararema | Brazil
Laboratory Coordinator (d/w/m)
BRK-Mars Austria OG | Austria
Junior Microbiologist
NLD-North Brabant-Veghel | Netherlands
Ajudante de Produção | Ponta Grossa/PR
BRA-Parana-Ponta Grossa | Brazil
Product Quality Coordinator (d/w/m)
BRK-Mars Austria OG | Austria
Indirect Tax Engine Specialist
GBR-London-London | United Kingdom
Solution Owner Demand
VEG-Mars Nederland B.V. | Netherlands
Buyer - Asia Cocoa Products
CHN-Guangdong-Guangzhou | China
Red Receiving Coordinator
USA-Ohio-Lewisburg | United States of America
Ejecutivo de Ventas (Canal Tradicional)
AGS-Direct to Store Aguascalientes | Mexico
Associate Omnichannel Marketing Manager
USA-Illinois-Burr Ridge | United States of America
Production Lead (Milz)
USA-Nebraska-Aurora | United States of America
Territory Sales Account Specialist, Royal Canin PRO (IL, IN, OH, MI, WI)
USA-Illinois-Chicago | USA-Indiana-Indianapolis | USA-Michigan-Detroit | United States of America
People Operations Lead - Europe (f/m/x)
POL-Mazowieckie-Warsaw | Poland
Key Account Manager Lithuania (Temporary)
VIL-Mars Lietuva, UAB | Lithuania
Modern Trade Customer Manager
EGY-Cairo-Cairo | Egypt
Field Sales Manager-Shenzhen
CHN-Guangdong-Shenzhen | China
Reliability Engineering Lead
USA-Ohio-Lewisburg | United States of America
Sr. Controls Technician
USA-New Jersey-Hackettstown | United States of America
Inżynier ds. Niezawodności (k/m/x)
POL-Mazowieckie-Sochaczew | Poland
Gestionnaire Régional des Ventes/Regional Sales Manager (Quebec) - Royal Canin
CAN-Ontario-Guelph | CAN-Quebec-Quebec City | CAN-Quebec-Montreal | Canada
Territory Sales Account Specialist
USA-California-Los Angeles | USA-California-San Bernardino | USA-California-Anaheim | USA-California-Merced | USA-California-Santa Monica | USA-California-Burbank | USA-California-Fresno | USA-California-Bakersfield | USA-California-Riverside | USA-California-Oxnard | United States of America
Demand Planner; Mars Petcare; Hyderabad
IND-Telangana-Hyderabad | India
Sales Representative Champion Petfoods - Zuid West NL
NLD-North Holland-Amsterdam | Netherlands
Digital BP Director
CHN-Guangdong-Guangzhou | CHN-Shanghai-Shanghai | CHN-Beijing-Beijing | China
Logistics Specialist
USA-Tennessee-Franklin | United States of America
Customer Development Executive DTT
PAN-Panama-Panama City | Panama
Production Leader (Klahn)
USA-Kansas-Topeka | United States of America