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Job Description: Lead Mechanical Operator Slough • Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant on experience, • Performance related company bonus, • Welcome bonus: £2,000, • Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts, • Permanent Benefits • Hot food restaurant, • Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary, • On-site Gym, • Private medical insurance and free flu jabs, • Free on-site parking, • Employee shop with monthly allowance, • On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries. Your practical mechanical experience is key What are we looking for? • Minimum 1 years' experience managing and coordinating operators, • Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques., • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation., • A keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly., • A commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing 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. What would be your key 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., • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment., • Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems., • Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets., • Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met. What can you expect from Mars? • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles., • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today, • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University., • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. About Mars • Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®., • Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries., • The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey

Job Description: Lead Mechanical Operator Slough • Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant on experience, • Performance related company bonus, • Welcome bonus: £2,000, • Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts, • Permanent Benefits • Hot food restaurant, • Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary, • On-site Gym, • Private medical insurance and free flu jabs, • Free on-site parking, • Employee shop with monthly allowance, • On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries. Your practical mechanical experience is key What are we looking for? • Minimum 1 years' experience managing and coordinating operators, • Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques., • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation., • A keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly., • A commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing 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. What would be your key 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., • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment., • Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems., • Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets., • Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met. What can you expect from Mars? • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles., • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today, • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University., • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. About Mars • Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®., • Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries., • The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey

Job Description: Lead Mechanical Operator Slough • Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant on experience, • Performance related company bonus, • Welcome bonus: £2,000, • Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts, • Permanent Benefits • Hot food restaurant, • Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary, • On-site Gym, • Private medical insurance and free flu jabs, • Free on-site parking, • Employee shop with monthly allowance, • On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries. Your practical mechanical experience is key What are we looking for? • Minimum 1 years' experience managing and coordinating operators, • Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques., • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation., • A keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly., • A commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing 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. What would be your key 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., • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment., • Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems., • Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets., • Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met. What can you expect from Mars? • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles., • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today, • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University., • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. About Mars • Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®., • Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries., • The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey

Job Description: Lead Mechanical Operator Slough • Salary: From £40,000 - £48,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependant on experience, • Performance related company bonus, • Welcome bonus: £2,000, • Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off pattern (2 day, 2 nights, 4 off) 12 hour shifts, • Permanent Benefits • Hot food restaurant, • Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary, • On-site Gym, • Private medical insurance and free flu jabs, • Free on-site parking, • Employee shop with monthly allowance, • On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley factory in Slough. We are seeking Mechanical minded individuals who hold a passion for maintenance. Whether your experience is maintenance of ships, cars, tanks, lifts, generators, or similar mechanical industries. Your practical mechanical experience is key What are we looking for? • Minimum 1 years' experience managing and coordinating operators, • Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues through systematic troubleshooting techniques., • Proficient in taking apart machinery to understand its components and functionality, as well as reassembling it correctly to ensure optimal operation., • A keen eye for detail, which is essential for identifying faults or inefficiencies in machinery and ensuring precision during assembly and disassembly., • A commitment to ongoing improvement, which may involve suggesting modifications to existing 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. What would be your key 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., • Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment., • Using diagnostic tools and methods to identify the root causes of problems., • Coordinate a small team of operators and temporary associates to achieve line targets., • Assisting operators with daily productions tasks to ensure line targets are met. What can you expect from Mars? • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles., • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today, • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University., • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. About Mars • Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®., • Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries., • The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. #2003

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be

Job Description: Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multi skilled) - Crown petfood (Mars Petcare) 📍 Castle Cary 💷 £43,600-£46,100 (prorated and including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 32 Hours per week (with the choice of additional hours) 🌟 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 great opportunity to join the dynamic Engineering Team at our Mars Petcare factory. Your role will focus on hands-on maintenance for specialised pet food processing & packaging equipment, including both mechanical and electrical challenges. The aim of this shift-based role is to problem solve and repair technical faults on the factory equipment. These faults cause lost efficiency and factory downtime, making the Shift Maintenance Engineer a critical & highly responsible role for our site to achieve production targets in a safe and food safe manner. You will need to collaborate with other shift maintenance engineers, shift operations, and days engineers to maintain and improve future factory performance and asset reliability. This means you will also become involved in longer term improvements and projects to improve reliability on a particular asset, maintenance schedule, or maintenance strategy. Shift Pattern: 32 Hours per week (with the choice of additional hours) • Weekend -2x Shifts Saturday & Sunday alternating weekly between (nights) 10pm-10am & (days) 10am-10pm • Weekday-1x shift Mon-Fri 8am-4pm/6am-2pm ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £43,600-£46,100 (prorated and including shift allowance, DOE), • 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 • Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills, built through a recognized apprenticeship., • National Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC / HND level in a combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline. Or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification but with other qualifications / proven experience in the other discipline., • Self-sufficient, hands on, and strong problem-solving ability. Systematic root cause analysis of technical issues., • Demonstratable experience working in a maintenance or reliability department., • Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits) 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process., • Responsibility for technical safety and food safety standards on your shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager., • Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team., • Responsible for overseeing all factory services on shift (including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas), • Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days team., • Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production 🌍 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

Duration 12 Months Commencing July 2026Location You will be based at one of our hubs in eitherLondon Park Royal, Spalding Lincolnshire or Boness (near Edinburgh)Assessment Centre Information -Assessment Centrewill be held onTuesday 3rd February 2026Assessment Centerswill be held at our BakkavorNewa

Head of Marketing & Product Development - UK Non-Food Division - FMCG. Fast growing and dynamic €600m FMCG European group with broad range of non-food and food-based products focused on consumers’ everyday household usage needs through a range of high-quality, well-known brands and retailer own-

Salary Year 1 - £30,000 + £1,000 one-off signing-on bonus (Paid in October 2026!)Year 2 - £33,000Year 3 - £37,000Location Spalding or NewarkBenefits!- Pension Scheme- Relocation Financial Assistance (For each graduate placement - to be reimbursed Oct 26)- London placements will receive an addit