Technical Operator

Job Description:

Technical Operator – Mars Wrigley

Plymouth

Permanent

Shifts: Mon-Fri 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm rotating shift pattern

£26,000 - £32,000 base + shift pay inclusive and 6% performance related company bonus

Benefits

Hot food restaurant

On-site Gym

Private medical insurance and free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Employee shop with monthly allowance

On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Here at Mars Wrigley Plymouth, we have a diverse community of 22 nationalities and over 32% of our people have been with us for more than 5 years. We now have an exciting opportunity for a shift engineer to come and join our factory team! If you have a background in electrical engineering and you are looking for the opportunity to take on new challenges, then look at the below!

The purpose of the Production Technical Operator role, is to oversee the smooth execution of production plans, maintain adherence to standards, and actively creating and driving action plans to return the lines to standard running conditions in a timely manner. The Production Technical Operator is a key figure in the production management team, responsible for driving FMOS, efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and actively contributing to the ongoing improvement of production processes. The role requires a combination of leadership, problem-solving, and collaborative skills to achieve optimal production performance.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments: You know how to troubleshoot and maintain complex mechanical systems.

• Excellent standards of numeracy and literacy, preferably to A-level standard or equivalent.

• Proven problem-solving skills: skilled in using Microsoft Excel and SAP (desirable).

• A strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to relate to people at all levels, from a variety of backgrounds and to confront difficult and challenging situations as required.

• Excellent collaborator with the ability to coach and mentor a team, supporting personal development and delivering training.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Contribute to the execution of the site CBN and ensure that production plans are executed and completed in full.

• Leading the execution of AM’s, changeovers and handovers.

• Proactively monitor losses across and the progress of production activities, identify, and escalate any issues or delays promptly in accordance with FMOS escalation procedures.

• Maintain and update all FMOS data required for the shift and implement and uphold safety protocols and regulatory requirements to create a safe working environment.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with organizational policies and procedures related to production processes.

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.

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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.