top 3 scores:
94%

Location flexibility

91%

Hours flexibility

90%

Autonomy

Job Description

Job Description:

The role is accountable for excellent operational results across Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental, Engineering standards, Compliance and Security for the site. It is an integral and active member of the Waltham Operations leadership team and as such has shared responsibility for the development and execution of the overall operational strategy and site masterplan.

What are we looking for?

  • Educated to Degree level in an engineering discipline (essential), or equivalent
  • Engineering/construction background
  • Significant line manager and people leadership experience with proven ability to build and lead high performing teams.
  • Previous experience of operational performance delivery, contract management, quality systems and lean methodologies.
  • A proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • A key member of the Waltham Operations Leadership Team
  • Accountable for the day-to-day operational delivery of all Waltham maintenance tasks and the strategic development and oversight of the IFM contract. This includes the development, tracking and delivery of relevant KPIs through strong governance and audit processes.
  • Accountable for the creation, design, development and implementation of the Waltham Site masterplan and a road map that delivers the required site investment. This includes collating input from key stakeholders and engaging them in this work.
  • Accountable for Financial, Quality, Health, Safety, Security, Welfare and Environmental standards on all Waltham engineering roles, ensuring that appropriate metrics and continuous improvement targets are defined, monitored and met.
  • Leads a team of approx. 7 direct and up to 10 indirect reports in line with The Five Principles and Associate concept

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Company 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

We asked employees of Mars UK what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
94%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
91%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
84%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
80%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
81%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
90%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
75%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
78%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
86%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
84%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
70%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Mars UK

Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

57:43

Currently Hiring Countries

Brazil

France

Ireland

Poland

United Kingdom

United States

Office Locations

Awards & Achievements

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

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