At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and troubleshoot advanced food processing equipment in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading innovator in high-speed food processing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, welcome bonus, private healthcare, and gym membership.
- Other info: Career growth opportunities and supportive team culture await you.
- Why this job: Make an impact with cutting-edge technology and grow your expertise.
- Qualifications: Practical electrical engineering skills and problem-solving mindset required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Melton Mowbray
Salary: £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE) + £5,000 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
Shift pattern: 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
Why Join Us? At Melton, we're at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we're searching for a talented Electrical & Controls 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: We have an opportunity for an Electrical & Controls Technician to join and be responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment. The role will mainly focus on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance. As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Systematically repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training.
Shift Pattern - 12 Hours:
- 2 Days: 7am-7pm
- 2 Nights: 7pm-7am
What's in it for you?
- Welcome bonus paid in your first weeks salary
- 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:
- Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands-on experience in a technical field.
- Understanding of precision instrumentation - including repair and calibration - or experience with similar technical equipment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and a drive to improve processes and efficiency.
- Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems, with a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches to equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery, or a background in related fields such as industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering, with exposure to automation concepts.
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
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Mars in Melton Mowbray is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive salaries, private healthcare, and ample opportunities for career advancement, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while working with state-of-the-art technology in the FMCG sector.
