Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer!
Location: Melton Mowbray
Salary: £39,300 - £44,300 (Dependent on experience)
Welcome Bonus: £5,000, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
Hours: 37.5 – Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm
About Us:
Welcome to our Melton Mowbray factory, a proud part of Mars Petcare! Since 1951, we've been at the forefront of UK pet food manufacturing, creating beloved brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®. Together, we share a powerful mission: to create A Better World for Pets®.
Why Join Us?
At Melton, we’re leading the way in high-speed food processing, and we’re on the lookout for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. This isn’t just another job; it’s your opportunity to:
- Work with Cutting-Edge Technology: Engage with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools.
- Thrive in a Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will:
- Drive a reduction in repair times through effective problem-solving and technical expertise.
- Provide technical facilitation, training, and leadership to minimize downtime, waste, quality issues, and safety risks.
What’s in it for You?
- Welcome Bonus: Paid in your first week’s salary.
- On-Site Hot Food Restaurant: Enjoy delicious meals during your breaks.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Benefit from structured development & Mars University.
- Private Healthcare: Plus equal parental leave.
- Generous Pension: Up to 9% contribution.
- Life Assurance: 4x salary coverage.
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Drive greener with our support.
- Gym Membership & Wellbeing Support: Stay fit and healthy.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service.
- Free Parking: Convenient on-site parking.
What We’re Looking For
- Technical Qualifications: Minimum HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or a related field, with practical experience.
- Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing Environments: You know how to troubleshoot and maintain complex mechanical systems.
- Proven Problem-Solving Skills: You excel at Root Cause Analysis and fault finding.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance.
- Leadership & Teamwork: You thrive in a collaborative setting and can coach and inspire others.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep Things Running Smoothly: Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated, electromechanical systems.
- Be the Problem Solver: Diagnose breakdowns and ensure timely resolutions to boost productivity.
- Team Leader & Technical Coach: Lead by example and support your colleagues with your expertise.
- Drive Improvement: Contribute to continuous innovation and efficiency.
- Champion Safety: Participate in risk assessments and ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborative Communication: Bridge the gap between operations and technical teams.
- Develop Talent: Help build the next of engineers through training and coaching.
What You Can Expect from Mars
- Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles.
- Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow.”
- Access world-class training & development from day one.
- Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package.
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Mars Petcare and help create a better world for pets!
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