Packing Operator

  • Mars
  • Manston, Kent
  • Aug 14, 2025
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Job Description:

Packing Operator

Castle Cary

  • Competitive salary plus shift allowance
  • Performance related company bonus
  • Shifts Mon-Fri: 8 hours, 5 days: 6am-2pm, 5 days: 10pm-6am (nights -shifts start Sunday) 5 days: 2pm-10pm and the rotation starts again
  • Permanent position


Due to continued expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Petcare brand at Castle Cary as a Packing Operator.

Job purpose

Efficiently run packing machines in the factory to meet the production plan. The packing operator will also play a pivotal role in identifying and delivering continuous improvement projects within the packing hall.

What are we looking for?

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Ability to accurately update data via computerised systems
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Driver's license is essential
  • Experience in a factory environment desirable


What would be your key responsibilities?

  • Maintain excellent packaging line efficiency in line with the set plan and raise any identified issues
  • Support peers in achieving highest Safety, Quality and Efficiency standards throughout the packing hall
  • Ensure cleaning regimes are upheld and fulfilled to the highest standard
  • Actively participate in operational processes that support the improvement of our business performance


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.