Shift Process Operator-James Wellbeloved
1 day ago
Reading
Job Description: Process Operator - Crown petfood (Mars Petcare) 📍 Castle Cary 💷 £28,000 - £31,500 (including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🌟 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. 💼 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): • Week 1: 10pm - 6am (Nights) | Sun-Thu, • Week 2: 2pm - 10pm (Afternoons) ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £28,000 - £31,500 (DOE + shift allowance), • Annual bonus based on performance, • 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