Operations Apprentice - Mars Petcare - Melton

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Job Description:

Are you ready to kickstart your career with an exciting 3-year Apprenticeship at Mars? Dive into the world of Petcare as you work towards a Level 3 Food and Drink Technical Operator qualification. This isn't just any apprenticeship, it's your ticket to real-world experience, fantastic training, and a chance to make a difference!

Salary £20,000 rising on completion of each academic year + annual bonus + benefits

Why Choose Mars?

* Be Part of Something Big: Join a global team that creates iconic brands like WHISKAS® and PEDIGREE®

* Hands-On Experience: Get involved in real projects, tackle challenges, and take on responsibilities that matter.

What We're Looking For:

* Qualifications: GCSEs Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

* Passion for Leadership: Show us your interest in leading and working hands-on.

* Digital Champion: Passionate about using digital ways of working.

* Eager to Learn: Ready to soak up knowledge and skills.
* You'll be required to work shifts in this role, and as such we require you to be 18+ by the 7th September 2026

Your Role:

* Team Collaboration: Develop the ability to work effectively as a cross-functional team, which includes fellow operators, on-site engineers, Quality and Safety personnel, to achieve outstanding results.

* Problem Solving Skills: Learning how to operate, diagnose faults, and maintain our equipment within a factory setting.

* Safety First: Apply Mars' quality and safety standards to protect our people and products.

What's in it for You?

* Global Network: Work alongside 140,000+ talented Associates worldwide.

* Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a company that's building a better world.

* Training: Access to Mars University and continuous learning from day one.

What can you expect from Mars?

* Work with 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.

Ready to Apply?

Applications will be reviewed regularly and may close early if we receive a high number of applicants. We currently expect to hold our assessment days during January and March 2026.

Want to know more about the recruitment process? Visit the Apprenticeship page on our careers website (https://careers.mars.com/uk/en/apprenticeships).

We are keen for all applicants to demonstrate their full potential during our recruitment process. If you could benefit from any support or adjustments to this recruitment process for any reason, including those related to a disability, please let us know at apprenticesupport@effem.com. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence.

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