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Mars UK • GBR-Devon-Plymouth | United Kingdom

Production Operator (Nights) - Mars Wrigley

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  £39,400 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

Production Operator (Nights) – Mars Wrigley

📍 Plymouth
💷 £39,400.00 (Including shift allowance, DOE)
🎁 Company Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits
🕒 Shifts: Mon–Fri Nights 10pm- 6am

🌟 Why Join Mars Wrigley?

At Mars, our people are our greatest asset. We don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. As part of our Plymouth factory team, you’ll play a hands-on role in creating some of the world’s most loved confectionery brands, while enjoying fantastic benefits and opportunities to grow. This is your chance to be part of a global business with family values, where teamwork, development, and wellbeing come first.

🎁 What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary £39,400.00 (Including shift allowance, DOE)
  • Performance-related company bonus
  • On-site perks: Hot food restaurant, gym, parking, employee shop with allowance
  • Healthcare & wellbeing: Private medical insurance, free flu jabs, on-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
  • Access to Mars University and career progression opportunities

What We’re Looking For

  • Manufacturing experience – essential for success in this role
  • Communication skills – fluent English, both written & spoken
  • Tech proficiency – comfortable with Microsoft Outlook & Excel
  • Safety & quality mindset – a strong eye for detail and standards
  • Team player – collaborative, proactive, and supportive of colleagues

🔧 Your Key Responsibilities

  • Start up, shut down, clean, and monitor equipment
  • Perform basic changeovers, minor repairs, checks, and inspections
  • Use ancillary equipment and computer systems to keep things running smoothly
  • Collaborate with a shift team of up to 15 associates to hit production targets
  • Take accountability for multiple machines and processes
  • Escalate issues quickly and provide clear handovers
  • Use your knowledge to carry out mechanical repairs when needed

🌍 Why Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 Associates across the globe
  • Be part of a purpose-driven business guided by The Five Principles
  • Access to world-class learning & development from day one
  • Play a part in producing iconic brands like Galaxy®, Maltesers®, Extra®, Skittles® and more

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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4,000 In the UK

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