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.