Process Operator-  Crown petfood (Mars Petcare)
3 days ago
Gillingham
Job Description: Process Operator - Crown petfood (Mars Petcare) π Castle Cary π· Β£28,000 - Β£31,500 (including shift allowance, DOE) π + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits π Why Join Us? At Mars Petcare, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a career with purpose. As a Shift Process Operator, you'll be part of a close-knit team producing trusted pet food brands like James Wellbeloved. You'll gain valuable experience, enjoy a supportive environment, and access career progression opportunities in one of the world's most respected businesses. πΌ 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 (8-hour rotation): β’ Week 1: 10pm - 6am (Nights) | Sun-Thu, β’ Week 2: 2pm - 10pm (Afternoons) β What's in it for you? β’ Competitive salary Β£28,000 - Β£31,500 (DOE + shift allowance), β’ Annual bonus based on performance, β’ Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, β’ Private healthcare + equal parental leave, β’ Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), β’ Life assurance (4x salary), β’ EV salary sacrifice scheme, β’ Gym membership & wellbeing support, β’ Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, β’ Free perks on site: parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop β
 What We're Looking For β’ Manufacturing experience: Minimum 1 year in a production/manufacturing environment, β’ Health & Safety awareness: Strong understanding of H&S and quality standards, β’ IT skills: Confident using Outlook, Word & Excel, β’ Transport: Full driving licence + own transport, β’ Personal skills: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage time effectively π§ Key Responsibilities β’ Operate & monitor machinery: Ensure efficient production runs and quality outputs, β’ Handle materials: Prepare, load, and safely store raw materials, β’ Record keeping: Maintain accurate production records and reports, β’ Safety first: Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a safe workplace π What You Can Expect from Mars β’ Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, β’ Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", β’ Access world-class training & development from day one, β’ Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package