Engineering Apprentice - Mars Wrigley - Slough at MARS Group

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

20000.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Player, Communication, Motivation, Positive Mindset, Interest in Engineering, Leadership, Learning, Mechanical Skills, Electrical Skills, Fault Diagnosis, Repair Skills, Safety Systems, Technical Coaching

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to join a 4-year Apprenticeship, where you will be working towards the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification. You will take part in fantastic training courses and team building events, whilst tackling real challenges and taking on real responsibility. You’ll need to be a great team player and communicator, with the motivation to get results and a positive mindset. As a Mars Apprentice you will gain a professional qualification, as well as on the job experience. Salary £20,000 rising on completion of each academic year + annual bonus + benefits When we make brands that put smiles on people’s faces and create better moments for millions, we feel a sense of pride in our work! Today, our iconic products like M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, ORBIT®, EXTRA® and Skittles® are enjoyed in more than 180 countries. What are we looking for? 5 GCSEs: Grade B / 5 or above (or equivalent) in Maths, GCSEs Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in English, plus a Science and any two other subjects A demonstrable interest in Engineering and Leadership The ability to work as part of a team The desire to learn Willing and able to travel to our Slough site and Uxbridge College You may be required to work shifts in this role, and as such we require you to be 18+ by the 7th September 2026 You must not have more than 2 years engineering experience, prior learning, or qualifications higher than an NVQ Level 3 in engineering What would be your key responsibilities? With strong mentorship and coaching from our experienced Technical Associates you will be; Learning how to maintain our plant Learning how to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults Learning how to repair our equipment Applying all relevant Mars quality and safety systems to ensure the safety of people and products is maintained Working across various areas in our factory including Mechanical, Electrical and Utilities On successful completion of the Apprenticeship you will have demonstrated leadership, and the ability to take ownership and accountability for equipment, carry out complex fault diagnosis and repairs and provide technical coaching to others. 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. Applications will be reviewed regularly and may close early if we receive a high number of applicants. We currently expect to hold our assessment day during Feb/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. #UKApprenticeships26

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Responsibilities

You will learn how to maintain plant equipment, diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults, and repair equipment. You will also apply relevant quality and safety systems to ensure safety standards are met.