About this role
Job Description:
📍 Castle Cary 💷 £29,400– £31,200 (including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🕒 Weekly rotating shifts -Mon –Fri 37.5 Hours: Week 1: 6am-2pm Week 2: 2pm-10pm Week 3: 10pm-6am
🌟 Why Join Us? 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.
💼 The Role This is a hands-on role ensuring raw materials and machinery are running smoothly to keep our production process efficient and safe. You’ll play a key part in quality, safety, and output while working across different shifts.
⭐ What’s in it for you?
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University • Private healthcare + equal parental leave • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution) • Life assurance (4x salary) • Gym membership & wellbeing support • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service • Free perks on site: parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop
✅ What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience working in a FMCG/production/manufacturing/warehouse environment • Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with colleagues. • Ability to accurately update data via computerised systems • Health & Safety awareness: Strong understanding of H&S and quality standards • IT skills: Confident using Outlook, Word & Excel • Transport: Own transport is essential due to site location • Personal skills: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage time effectively
🔧 Key Responsibilities
• Maintain excellent processing line efficiency in line with the set plan and raise any identified issues • Operate & monitor machinery: Ensure efficient production runs and quality outputs • Handle materials: Prepare, load, and safely store raw materials • Support peers in achieving highest Safety, Quality and Efficiency standards throughout the site, and follow all safety procedures and help maintain a safe workplace • Ensure cleaning regimes are upheld and fulfilled to the highest standard • Record keeping: Maintain accurate production records and reports • Actively participate in operational processes that support the improvement of our business performance
🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars
• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow” • Access world-class training & development from day one • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package