
FLT Operator - Weekends
1–2 days/week at home
Core hours 11–3
Dog friendly
Job Description
Job Description:
FLT Operator - Weekends
Salary - £25,160 - £26,166 (Base pay + shift allowance) plus bonus and benefits
Rotating shifts (29 hours):
Sat/Sun - 6am - 6pm
Sat/Sun - 6pm – 6am
Plus 5 hours in the week (flexible to which day)
PLEASE NOTE Training for this role will take place on Monday - Friday rotating weeks 6am - 2pm 2pm - 10pm
Do you want to work for a company that knows its greatest asset is its people? Are you ready for the next chapter in your career? If the answer to both questions is yes, then look no further. Here at Mars we now have several exciting opportunities for individuals to come and join our factory team!
Mars is a family-owned, global business, for over 100 years. We’ve set our sights on making a better life for people and pets alike. We have the unique ability to have a big impact on the world. Mars is, and always has been, a principles-led business. While we are proud of our past, we have our sights on the future.
The role of the warehouse Operator is to support and assist the warehouse team in the management and distribution of materials as they come into the plant are offloaded and stored and then supporting their distribution through the factory. It’s a high-octane environment, safety is paramount, as is great team ethics
What are we looking for?
Fork truck license including high reach truck experience
Minimum GCSE Math’s and English essential
Ideally previous warehouse experience and knowledge of SAP. However, all training will be provided for a suitable candidate.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Safety first attitude
Proven-track srecord for reliability is paramount
Ability to learn new skills and to ensure these skills and knowledge are transferred to other
Ability to fully engage team and influence others.
Work with minimal supervision and be self-directed for most of the time.
Take responsibility for personal and job-related development and be prepared to challenge and escalate issues to senior material handler
Demonstrate a willingness to take ownership of tasks and improve production procedures
Working knowledge of SAP & materials management in a warehouse environment.
High standards and attitude to GMP and quality
Actively involved in Mars problem solving processes and activities to shape our future
Good working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous, although not essential, as all necessary training will be provided. This is a shift-based role
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 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.
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
The FlexScore® is the result of a rigorous 2-step verification of a company’s flexibility
First we assess the flexibility options Mars UK provides and then we anonymously survey a statistically significant proportion of their employees to make sure Mars UK is as flexible as they say they are. Our assessment is based on the six key elements of flexibility: location, hours, autonomy, benefits, role modelling and work-life balance.
We ask the hard questions so you don’t have to.
Working at Mars UK
Company employees
4,000 In the UK
Gender diversity (male:female)
57:43
Office locations
London, Slough, Waltham, Castle Cary, Birstall, Plymouth
Hiring Countries
United Kingdom
