Job Description

Job Description:

Operator - Weekends

Plymouth

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.

What are we looking for?

  • Educated to GCSE level or above

  • Fluent English verbal and written skills.

  • Experience in the FMCG / Factory Operations industry desirable.

  • Mechanical training or experience in fault-finding – beneficial

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Part of a shift team of up to 15 associates contribute to achievement of targets.

  • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.

  • Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover

  • Repair mechanical breakdowns using trained knowledge and experience.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • An industry-competitive salary

  • Excellent pension package keeping your future in mind!

  • Great career progression and a range of in-house training as well as our amazing Mars University- The chance to take hold of your career and develop personally and professionally

  • Flexible working- You can take a 1 year sabbatical after 3 years of service!

  • Refer a Friend Scheme- Earn up to £2,000 by recommending friends and family to work for Mars

  • Excellent Medical scheme and Life insurance

  • A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance

  • Health & Wellbeing and Assistance programme

  • Great parental and sick pay scheme

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
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

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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Awards & Accreditations

1st – Family Friendly

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Flexa awards 2025
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