Operations Apprentice - Mars Petcare - Melton

Job title: Operations Apprentice - Mars Petcare - Melton

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 £21,000 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 6th September 2027

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.