At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects to enhance reliability and reduce downtime in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Mars Petcare, a leader in innovative food processing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private healthcare, gym membership, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with cutting-edge technology and grow your expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical systems and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 39300 - 44300 £ per year.
Location: Melton Mowbray. Salary: £39,300–£44,300 DOE. + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits. Hours: 37.5 per week: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm.
Why Join Us? At Melton, we’re at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we’re searching for a talented Reliability Technician to join our team. This isn’t just another job – it’s your chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools.
Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
The Role: Drive a reduction in technical downtime impacting TRS through the successful implementation of site-wide continuous improvement initiatives and targeted projects aimed at reducing asset criticality. The role will lead teams in the effective identification, planning, and delivery of improvement activities to achieve sustainable, site-wide performance enhancements.
What’s in it for you?
- Hot food restaurant on site
- Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
- Private healthcare + equal parental leave
- Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Gym membership & wellbeing support
- Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
- Free parking on site
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven electrical and control systems expertise within an FMCG environment.
- Competent in risk assessment, change control procedures, and continuous improvement practices.
- Experienced in leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and fault-finding investigations to resolve technical issues.
- Strong working knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric control systems and software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PI ProcessBook, and SAP Planned Maintenance systems.
- Qualified to minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with C&G 2382-18 (18th Edition); 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver projects to reduce asset criticality and improve site-wide reliability.
- Drive technical training, coaching, and knowledge sharing across engineering teams and apprentices.
- Lead and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and fault-finding activities to improve plant performance.
- Act as Electrical & Controls reliability ambassador, ensuring effective capital project handovers and compliance.
- Support planning, technical leadership, and operational priorities across engineering teams as required.
- Ensure electrical compliance, manage contractor permits, and maintain HV network in line with safety and service standards.
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
Electrical Reliability Technician -Mars Petcare employer: MARS Recruitment
At Mars Petcare in Melton Mowbray, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and innovative work culture. With access to cutting-edge technology, comprehensive career growth opportunities through structured development and Mars University, and an impressive benefits package including private healthcare and generous annual leave, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally in a dynamic environment.
