Operator - Weekends
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Position Overview & Specifications
Operator - Weekends
Plymouth
Salary - £25,160 (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)
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operator - Weekends roles across Mars's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,160 - £25,160 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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