Job Description:

📍 Castle Cary
💷 £29,400– £31,200 (including shift allowance, DOE)**
🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

🕒   37 Hours per week – Mon-Fri - Weekly rotating shifts🌟 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.Full training is provided Shift Pattern Mon –Fri 37.5 Hours:

• Week 1:

6am-2pm

• Week 2:

2pm-10pm

• Week 3:

10pm-6am

…and then repeat.

⭐ What’s in it for you?

• 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

• 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

• Health & Safety awareness: Strong understanding of H&S and quality standards

• Additional Strengths:

Willing to take a hands‑on approach and committed to learning.

🔧 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