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Job Description:

Mechanical Shift Technician -Mars Wrigley

Plymouth
£38,800- £3,600 (including shift allowance, DOE)
+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Why Join Us?

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 Role

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 centreline operational output of assigned equipment, participate on MSE teams, train operators in AM activities, and conduct Breakdown Analysis

Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday

• Week 1 : 6am-2pm

• Week 2: 2pm-10pm

.and then repeat.

⭐ What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary £38,80 3,600 (including shift allowance, DOE)
• Hot food restaurant on site
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
• 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 parking on site

What We're 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.

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 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

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As a courier, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you
• Weekly pay – get paid, every week
• No experience needed – just bring your motivation
• Total freedom – ride to your own rhythm and earn on your terms
• Explore your city – discover new areas while delivering

Enjoy flexible hours and boost your income with cutting-edge tech that helps you complete more deliveries.

Ready to start?
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Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day. Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.

As a courier, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you
• Weekly pay – get paid, every week
• No experience needed – just bring your motivation
• Total freedom – ride to your own rhythm and earn on your terms
• Explore your city – discover new areas while delivering

Enjoy flexible hours and boost your income with cutting-edge tech that helps you complete more deliveries.

Ready to start?
You'll need transportation (bike, moped, or car), a smartphone (Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+), and valid ID and driver docs, including proof of age (18+) and UK work rights.

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Job Description:

Technical Operator (Nights) - Mars Wrigley

Plymouth

Salary up to £45,322.00

(inclusive of shift allowance)

Performance related company bonus

Shifts: Mon - Fri 10pm -6am

Permanent

Benefits:

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

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Here at

Mars Wrigley Plymouth , we have a diverse community of 22 nationalities and over 32% of our people have been with us for more than 5 years. We now have an exciting opportunity to come and join our factory team!

The

Technical Operator

will be accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, pieces of equipment and operational decisions at line level to achieve targets and coordinate resources as required.

What are we looking for?

Minimum 1 Year Manufacturing Experience

(Essential):

Proven hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Mechanical Training or Background

(Essential):

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex mechanical systems

Machinery Disassembly & Reassembly :

Skilled in dismantling machinery to analyze components and functionality, and reassembling equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Microsoft Outlook & Excel Proficiency :

Competent in using Microsoft Outlook and Excel for communication, reporting, and data analysis.

Team Leadership/Coordination

(Desirable):

Experience in leading or coordinating small teams of associates is highly valued.

What would be your key responsibilities?

Lead first-line

maintenance for multiple production machines, making operational decisions to meet production targets.

Diagnose and repair

mechanical breakdowns using appropriate tools and methods to identify root causes.

Take ownership

of the performance and reliability of several machines, processes, or equipment.

Coordinate, coach and support

a small team of operators and temporary associates to ensure line targets are consistently achieved.

Assist

operators with daily production tasks to maintain smooth and efficient line operations.

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.

Job Description:

Mechanical Shift Technician -Mars Wrigley

Plymouth £38,800- £3,600 (including shift allowance, DOE) + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Why Join Us?

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 Role

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 centreline operational output of assigned equipment, participate on MSE teams, train operators in AM activities, and conduct Breakdown Analysis

Shift Pattern

-

Monday - Friday

•

Week 1 : 6am-2pm

•

Week 2:

2pm-10pm

.and then repeat.

⭐ What's in it for you? Competitive salary

£38,80 3,600

(including shift allowance, DOE) Hot food

restaurant on site Career growth

opportunities with structured development & Mars University Private healthcare

+

equal parental leave Onsite gym

and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist 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

parking on site

What We're 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.

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 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

Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. It’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner. You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like! In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van! Everyone likes their groceries at different times, so our working patterns will involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays - so on top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £13.53 per hour.

You can also stack your earnings further with enhanced overtime to fund those special occasions! All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal! (Everyone’s shifts will vary but more information is included at the bottom of this advert to help you understand what that might look like.) Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including: Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts Life insurance coverage from day one of employment 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price Career progression – if you suddenly decide that being a driver isn’t for you, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues! So what do we need from you? You don’t need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest! But you will need the following Driving Licence Requirements: Full UK or EU driving licence. Minimum of 6 months driving experience (12 months driving experience desirable). Maximum of 6 penalty points. No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years. Some deliveries involve the handling of alcohol products, so you must be over 18 to apply. As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential. How to apply: Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed! Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks. You will be invited to take a tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS). Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will start! Contract Type:

Permanent Contract Hours:

40 hours (including paid breaks) Contracted days:

You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 doing 8 hour shifts, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding. Shifts:

AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance. Pay Structure:

The position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and colleagues.    

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!   

More about your role   

As our new Senior Management Accountant you will work closely with the Finance Director and senior team members to guide and mentor the team, ensuring high-quality monthly management accounts. You will take ownership of key financial and non-financial reporting, including KPIs, cashflow forecasts, variance analysis, and WIP reporting. You will contribute to business planning, support month-end and ad-hoc reporting, and play a key role in high-profile projects. You'll also be involved in audit responses, board reporting, and adapting to evolving reporting requirements — all while line managing two team members.

This is a hybrid role, you will be required to attend the Eastleigh office 2 days a week, to be considered for this role you will need to be within a commutable distance of this location.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. 

Essential Criteria   

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified or passed finalist with a CCAB-recognised body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA), or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• IT Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., use of pivot tables, LOOKUPs, complex formulas) and ability to demonstrate practical, flexible problem-solving using IT tools.
• Workload Management: Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities independently under pressure, with examples of meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality. With experience working month end deadlines.
• Data Presentation & Storytelling: Ability to present financial data clearly and concisely, translating complex information into meaningful insights and compelling narratives that support decision-making and engage non-financial stakeholders.

More About you   

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be a qualified or part-qualified CCAB member (or have equivalent experience) with a strong commitment to excellent internal and external customer service. You'll bring advanced IT skills—especially in Excel—along with practical problem-solving abilities. Strong planning, prioritisation, and the ability to work independently under pressure are key. You'll also need to build effective relationships across Developments and the wider Group. Ideally, you'll have experience in management accounts within a complex organisation, knowledge of Development or Construction, familiarity with COINS, and strong communication skills.

Benefits    

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.    

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:    

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly   

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%  

• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave  

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year  

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%  

• Training and development  

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

£31,827 - £5,000 per annum

Average uncapped bonus of £ 800 per annum (with potential to earn more)

5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)

Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

If you are a qualified MOT Tester join us at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, where we offer great

career opportunities, benefits and uncapped bonus scheme.

Benefits Include:

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores

Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more

Family & Friends Discount Events

Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance

GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day

Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares

Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

Skills and experience

Current

MOT Testing Licence (No licence? Other opportunities available for Mechanic’s & Technician’s, contact one of our team on



for more details)

Must have a full drivers licence with less than 9 points

Team player willing to assist in workshop carrying out light vehicle maintenance, when not performing MOT’s

Why Halfords?

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for. Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and colleagues.    

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!   

More about your role   

As our new Senior Management Accountant you will work closely with the Finance Director and senior team members to guide and mentor the team, ensuring high-quality monthly management accounts. You will take ownership of key financial and non-financial reporting, including KPIs, cashflow forecasts, variance analysis, and WIP reporting. You will contribute to business planning, support month-end and ad-hoc reporting, and play a key role in high-profile projects. You'll also be involved in audit responses, board reporting, and adapting to evolving reporting requirements — all while line managing two team members.

This is a hybrid role, you will be required to attend the Eastleigh office 2 days a week, to be considered for this role you will need to be within a commutable distance of this location.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website. 

Essential Criteria   

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified or passed finalist with a CCAB-recognised body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA), or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• IT Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., use of pivot tables, LOOKUPs, complex formulas) and ability to demonstrate practical, flexible problem-solving using IT tools.
• Workload Management: Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities independently under pressure, with examples of meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality. With experience working month end deadlines.
• Data Presentation & Storytelling: Ability to present financial data clearly and concisely, translating complex information into meaningful insights and compelling narratives that support decision-making and engage non-financial stakeholders.

More About you   

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be a qualified or part-qualified CCAB member (or have equivalent experience) with a strong commitment to excellent internal and external customer service. You'll bring advanced IT skills—especially in Excel—along with practical problem-solving abilities. Strong planning, prioritisation, and the ability to work independently under pressure are key. You'll also need to build effective relationships across Developments and the wider Group. Ideally, you'll have experience in management accounts within a complex organisation, knowledge of Development or Construction, familiarity with COINS, and strong communication skills.

Benefits    

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.    

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:    

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly   

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%  

• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave  

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year  

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%  

• Training and development  

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities