At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain plant equipment and troubleshoot electrical and automation issues.
- Company: Join the diverse team at Mars Wrigley Plymouth, a leader in confectionery.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, welcome bonus, private healthcare, and gym access.
- Other info: Enjoy fantastic perks, career growth, and a supportive community.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment with world-class training.
- Qualifications: HNC in Electrical or Automation Engineering and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 35100 - 42900 £ per year.
£50,400–£56,700 (including shift allowance) + £2,500 welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
40 Hrs a week - Nights – Mon-Fri 10pm – 6am
Join Mars Wrigley Plymouth and help us build a better world, one delicious bite at a time. We're a diverse community that values long-term careers, offering competitive rewards, fantastic perks (including freebies!), and best-in-class development to fuel your growth across our world-famous brands.
Here at Mars Wrigley Plymouth, we have a diverse community of 22 nationalities and over 32% of our people have been with us for more than 5 years. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Technician to come and join our factory team! If you have a background in electrical engineering and you are looking for the opportunity to take on new challenges, then look at the below!
The primary responsibility of the role is to maintain plant equipment and fix mechanical/electrical issues sitewide. For this role a strong electrical bias with control/automation skill will be required, along with an intermediate level of mechanical expertise.
- Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary
- Hot food restaurant on site
- Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
- Private healthcare + equal parental leave
- Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
- Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Gym membership & wellbeing support
- Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
- Free parking on site
Engineering Foundation: Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering, or equivalent qualification supported by relevant practical experience.
Automation & Electrical Problem-Solving: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation issues within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
Maintenance & Reliability Expertise: Experience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance activities, with a focus on maximising equipment performance and minimising downtime.
Automation & Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex automation and electrical faults in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Plant-Wide Technical Support: Provide on-shift support, including overtime cover where required, to troubleshoot and resolve PLC, servo, HMI, and related control system issues.
Preventative & Reactive Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, repairs, and breakdown response activities to maximise operational performance.
Identify and implement improvements to maintenance processes, reliability, and fault resolution activities.
Maintenance Documentation: Maintain accurate records and detailed reports of maintenance work, repairs, and system performance.
Training & Knowledge Sharing: Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles. Access world-class training & development from day one.
Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package. Wrigley is proudly part of Mars, Incorporated, the company behind some of the world's best loved brands.
Locations
Automation Tester - Maternity Cover in Cornwall, Landrake employer: Mars
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.
