Lead Mechanical Operator
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Overview
Lead Mechanical Operator at Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. Salary from £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant on experience. Welcome bonus £2,000. Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts. Permanent employment.
Responsibilities- Take the lead for first line maintenance of several production machines including operational decisions to achieve targets.
- Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.
- Be accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
- Use diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems.
- Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.
- Assist operators with daily production tasks to ensure line targets are met.
- Minimum 1 year's experience managing and coordinating operators.
- Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques.
- Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand components and functionality, and reassembling to ensure optimal operation.
- A keen eye for detail essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly.
- A commitment to ongoing improvement, including suggesting modifications to machinery or processes to enhance efficiency, safety, or performance.
- Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating with others to implement improvements and resolve mechanical issues.
- Work with over 130,000 associates guided by The Five Principles.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.
- Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
- Mars is a family-owned business with global brands including M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA.
- Headquartered in the US, Mars operates in more than 80 countries.
- Our Five Principles are Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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 accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.
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