Process Operator- Crown petfood (Mars Petcare) en Mars

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)

• Week 3: 6am – 2pm (Mornings)
  …and then repeat.

⭐ 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