Key Takeaways
- 4-year Apprenticeship towards a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification.
- Starting salary of £21,000, rising annually, with an annual bonus and benefits.
- Based at the Mars Food & Nutrition site in King's Lynn.
- Requires 5 GCSEs (including Maths at Grade B/5+ and English at Grade C/4+), a science subject, and two others. Must have limited prior engineering experience.
- Applications reviewed regularly and may close early. Assessment day expected in February 2027.
About the Role
This is a 4-year apprenticeship where you will work towards the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification. You will participate in training courses and team-building events while tackling real challenges and taking on responsibility.
As a Mars Apprentice, you will gain a professional qualification and on-the-job experience. You'll need to be a great team player and communicator, with the motivation to achieve results and a positive mindset.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £21,000, rising on completion of each academic year.
- Annual bonus.
- Benefits package.
About King's Lynn Site
Mars Food's ambition is to create the world's fastest-growing dinner company by providing healthy, easy, affordable, and delicious meals. Mars Food has 13 brands produced globally and available in over 30 countries. Over 1,500 Associates are united by the purpose: Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow.
What We're Looking For
- GCSEs: Grade B/5 or above in Maths, Grade C/4 or above in English, plus a Science and any two other subjects (or equivalent).
- A demonstrable interest in Engineering and Leadership.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The desire to learn.
- Willingness and ability to travel to the King's Lynn site.
- Must be 18+ by 6th September 2027 (due to potential shift work).
- Must not have more than 2 years of engineering experience, prior learning, or qualifications higher than an NVQ Level 3 in engineering.
Key Responsibilities
With strong mentorship and coaching from experienced Technical Associates, you will:
- Learn how to maintain plant equipment.
- Learn how to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults.
- Learn how to repair equipment.
- Apply all relevant Mars quality and safety systems to ensure the safety of people and products.
- Work across various areas in the factory, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Utilities.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have demonstrated leadership, the ability to take ownership and accountability for equipment, carry out complex fault diagnosis and repairs, and provide technical coaching to others.
What to Expect from Mars
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to in-house Mars University.
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed regularly and may close early if a high number of applicants are received. The assessment day is expected to be held during February 2027.
For more information on the recruitment process, visit the Apprenticeship page on the Mars careers website: https://careers.mars.com/uk/en/apprenticeships
If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process for any reason, including those related to a disability, please contact apprenticesupport@effem.com. Any information provided will be treated in confidence.