Operations Apprentice - Mars Petcare - Melton

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?

About Mars (External)

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’s in it for You?

Be part of a company that’s building a better world.

Responsibilities

• Learning how to operate, diagnose faults, and maintain our equipment within a factory setting.
• Apply Mars’ quality and safety standards to protect our people and products.

Requirements

• Qualifications: GCSEs Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Show us your interest in leading and working hands-on.
• Passionate about using digital ways of working.
• Ready to soak up knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Work alongside 140,000+ talented Associates worldwide.
• Access to Mars University and continuous learning from day one.

What can you expect from Mars?

• 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.

Eager to Learn

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.

Training

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

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 February and March 2027. 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 [email protected] . Any information you provide will be treated in confidence. #UKApprenticeships27