Job Description

Production Operator (Weekends) – Mars Wrigley

📍 Plymouth

💷 £30,800 (29 hrs incl. shift allowance)

🎁 Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits

🕒 Shifts: 24-hour Weekend rota (Sat/Sun: 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) + 5 flexible weekday hours

🌟 Why Join Mars Wrigley?

Join a company that creates some of the world’s most loved brands while offering you the flexibility of a weekend-focused role. At Mars Wrigley Plymouth, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer competitive pay, fantastic perks, and career growth opportunities — all while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you’re looking for a role that fits around your week while still giving you development and long-term prospects, this could be the perfect opportunity.

🎁 What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary £30,800 pro-rated (29 hrs)
Performance-related company bonus
Flexible weekday hours (5 hrs on top of weekend shifts)
On-site perks: Hot food restaurant, gym, parking, employee shop with allowance
Healthcare & wellbeing: Private medical insurance, free flu jabs, on-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
Access to Mars University and career progression opportunities

✅ What We’re Looking For

Manufacturing experience – at least 1 year in a hands-on production environment (essential)
Technical skills – mechanical training or background (desirable)
IT proficiency – confident with Microsoft Outlook & Excel
Leadership qualities – experience coordinating or coaching small teams (desirable)
FMCG background – high-speed production or transferable mechanical process skills (desirable)
Team mindset – collaborative, proactive, and driven to succeed

🔧 Your Key Responsibilities

Lead first-line maintenance and operational decisions for multiple machines
Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns to maintain reliability
Take ownership of production performance across several machines and processes
Coach, coordinate, and support a small team of operators and temporary staff
Ensure line targets are consistently achieved while maintaining high standards of safety and quality

🌍 Why Mars?

Work with over 130,000 Associates across the globe
Be part of a purpose-driven business guided by The Five Principles
Access to world-class learning & development from day one
Play a part in producing iconic brands like Galaxy®, Maltesers®, Extra®, Skittles® and more

👉 If you’re ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and enjoy the benefits of a weekend-based role, apply today and shape your future with Mars.

Production Operator (weekends) - Mars Wrigley

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