Machine Technician; Weekends- James Wellbeloved ( Petcare

Position: Machine Technician (Weekends)- James Well-beloved (Mars Petcare)
Location: Bradley Cross

Job Description:

📍 Castle Cary
💷 £31,500 - £33,400 (32 Hrs prorated and including shift allowance, DOE)
🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

🕒 32 Hours per week - Weekend
12
Hour shifts + 1 weekday
shift

🌟 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.
Shift Pattern 32

Hours:

• Week 1:
• Sat 10am - 10pm
• Sun 10am-10pm
• Weekday - 1 shift either day/night
• Week 2:
• Fri 10pm-10am
• Sat 10pm-10am
• Weekday - 1 shift either day/night

...and then repeat.

⭐ What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare +
  equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• 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

• Manufacturing experience
  :
  Minimum 1 year in a production/manufacturing environment
• Health & Safety awareness
  :
  Strong understanding of H&S and quality standards
• IT skills
  :
  Confident using Outlook, Word & Excel
• Transport
  :
  Full driving licence + own transport
• Personal skills
  :
  Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage time effectively

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Operate & monitor machinery
  :
  Ensure efficient production runs and quality outputs
• Handle materials
  :
  Prepare, load, and safely store raw materials
• Record keeping
  :
  Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Safety first
  :
  Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a safe workplace

🌍 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