Job Description:

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