Jennifer H. asked a question to Mars
Category: Interview Tips
Date asked: Monday, April 1, 2019
Last reviewed: Monday, April 1, 2019
Sebastian K.
Early Talent Manager EU
As a graduate on one of our programmes, you’ll be likely to spend time and focus on one of the below UK locations. We’ve given you an overview of them so you can understood more of each of them and their unique benefits!
Leeds (Birstall)
Only 10 minutes outside of Leeds city centre, our Birstall location gives you the perfect balance between vibrant city living and access to the tranquil Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. The site is situated next to a retail park which comes in handy if you fancy eating out at lunch or doing a spot of shopping. A state of the art factory with a modern refurbished office and a friendly, fun and dynamic environment makes Birstall a really great place to work. This is the European hub for our Petcare Care & Treats business.
Plymouth
Based in the heart of Devon, Plymouth appeals to a wide variety of people. The Wrigley factory offers stunning views of Dartmoor, a fantastic national park to the East where herds of deer are a common site for associates. If you like the outdoors, whether its mountain biking on the moors or surfing the Cornish coast, there are plenty of opportunities for associates to get involved. If you enjoy the finer things in life, Plymouth has a great selection of restaurants and bars right on the water front.
Slough
Conveniently located on the M4 and just 20 minutes on the train to London Paddington, this is where it all began for Mars Chocolate in the UK back in 1932. Our biggest UK site (both the factory and office at the same location), you’ll get a real breadth of opportunities here. It is only a 5 minute train journey from the delights of Windsor and Eton and with easy access to the South coast. With lots of free chocolate on site, be sure not to over-indulge!
Waltham on the Wolds and Melton Mowbray
Set in the idyllic Leicestershire countryside, our Waltham campus allows you to work in a relaxed and peaceful environment yet being only a short drive from the big student cities of Nottingham and Leicester. This is the UK Petcare and Food Headquarters, so you’re at the heart of the action. Just 10 minutes down the road from Waltham is our Petcare Factory in the quaint town of Melton Mowbray home of the world famous Pork Pie. Best thing about both these locations you can bring your dog to work!
Castle Cary (Somerset)
Based in Somerset and South of Bath, the location of this site is in the English countryside but not far from vibrant city life (Bristol is also not too far away). This site houses another of our Petcare factories, as well as two of our Petcare brands. Dogs in the office add to the friendly and informal office environment that exists. If you’re keen to explore the local tourist attractions Stonehenge isn’t too far away there’s also a direct train to London if you want to go further afield!
Kings Lynn
Based in Norfolk, this Food site isn’t far away from Norwich and some of our world famous brands including Uncle Ben’s rice and Dolmio pasta sauces are produced here. Upgraded less than three years ago with an onsite gym, the office is a great place to come and work. A lot of new product development happens here making it an exciting segment to be a part of. Some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches are also very close by if you fancy a trip to the coast.
Monday, April 1, 2019
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