Job Description:

Mechanical Shift Technician (weekends) – Mars WrigleyPlymouth

Salary: £36,500 -£51,300 (Subject to chosen hours and inclusive of shift allowance)

Welcome bonus: £2,500

Hours: Choose between 32,36,40 hours per week

Shifts: Saturday and Sunday, alternating between days (6am – 6pm) and nights (6pm – 6am). Your remaining hours will be made up with additional shifts during the week.

Permanent

Benefits:

Company bonus potential of up to 8%

Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary

Hot food restaurant

On-site gym

Private medical insurance and free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Employee shop with monthly allowance

On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

Join Mars Wrigley Plymouth and help us build a better world, one delicious bite at a time. We're a diverse community that values long-term careers, offering competitive rewards, fantastic perks (including freebies!), and best-in-class development to fuel your growth across our world-famous brands. Your future matters, and we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.

The purpose of a Mechanical Shift Technician is to maintain conditions of operating equipment by repair or replacement of failed components, troubleshooting and repairing routine mechanical problems on assigned equipment, conduct preventative maintenance on various manufacturing and packaging equipment, document WO’s/PM’s using computerised maintenance management system, support Operations in equipment setup and adjustments to centerline operational output of assigned equipment, participate on MSE teams, train operators in AM activities, and conduct Breakdown Analysis

What are we looking for?

Experience: Previous manufacturing experience is essential.

Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or certifications such as CMfgE, CMRT, or HVAC Certification.

Practical Experience: Apprenticeships, internships, or co-op programs in mechanical trades.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, machining, and mechanical systems.

Hands-On Approach: A self-driven attitude with the ability to prioritize workloads effectively.

Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in teams, sharing insights and collaborating on improvements.

What would be your key responsibilities?

Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment with precision.

Maintain and ensure efficient repairs in a high-production environment.

Perform Preventative Maintenance (PMs) with minimal guidance.

Support operations in equipment setup and train operators in Autonomous Maintenance.

Document work orders using SAP-PPM Plant Maintenance.

Adhere to safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and Confined Space Procedures.

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.

 

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.