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Job Description

Job Description:

  • Mars Birdcare – Home of beloved brands like TRILL, HARMONY & Trill Expert
  • Permanent Full time role based onsite Wacol
  • Day Shift Roster + onsite parking


Join the Team at Mars Birdcare!

We’re on the lookout for energetic, can-do people to join our Production Crew as Operators. Whether you have manufacturing experience, similar hands-on work under your belt— we’ll teach you what you need to know!

As an Operator, you’ll be right in the middle of the action — working with machinery, keeping things running smoothly, and helping us deliver high-quality bird care products on time.

Every shift, you’ll play a part in our mission to make a real difference in caring for our feathered friends.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Operating and keeping an eye on a range of equipment, from wrapping machines to conveyors.
  • Checking product quality so every order meets our high standards.
  • Learning to set up, adjust, and troubleshoot machinery.
  • Getting hands-on with tasks like box filling, flow wrapping, or bagging lines (training provided!).
  • Always putting safety and quality first.

What we’re looking for:

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn — experience in a manufacturing environment great, but not essential – we’re open to all industries and working backgrounds.
  • Openness to trying new tasks and building your skills.
  • An eye for detail and pride in a job well done.
  • Commitment to safety and working well with others.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Genuine career progression with a focus on you and your career goals. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
  • Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance
  • Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through our sustainable generation plan
  • A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars
  • At Mars Petcare, have a real impact on creating a better world for pets, a world where they're healthy, happy and welcome. This includes in our office!

Take the leap and join us at Mars Birdcare, where your role matters!

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a B3 opportunity. Please ensure that you discuss your application with your Line Manager first, prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications close: Sunday 14th of September 2025

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

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Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

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