Lead Operator

Recruiter
MARS
Location
Slough
Salary
Competitive
Posted
23 May 2022
Closes
27 May 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
FACTORY LEAD OPERATOR - SHIFT

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: Slough

Shift pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off - 12-hours shift

Salary: GBP32,000 - GBP42,500 (Base salary + Shift Allowances) - Depending on experience

Are you an experienced Operator looking for your next challenge? If so, here at Mars we now have an exciting opportunity for Lead Ops to come and join our factory team! If you have a mechanical background and are looking for the opportunity to lead a passionate team of associates whilst also being given the chance to develop and progress personally then look at the below!

The Lead Operator will be accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, pieces of equipment, and operational decisions at the line level to achieve targets and coordinate resources as required. Some form of Mechanical training/experience is required for the role as you will be the first point of call should there be any technical issues with production machinery and will be expected to take the lead in repairing mechanical breakdowns.

There will also be an element of coaching and training the operators dedicated to your line so some form of leadership experience would be beneficial but is not a must.

What are we looking for?

Educated to GCSE level

Mechanical training or background is a must.

Experience leading/coordinating a small team of associates - again desirable.

Experience in FMCG / High-speed production OR transferable mechanical process skills from a similar environment.

What would be your key responsibilities?

Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets.

Identify and repair mechanical breakdowns on various machinery.

Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.

Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met.

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 GBP2,000 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