At a Glance
- Tasks: Troubleshoot and maintain high-speed food processing equipment using advanced technology.
- Company: Join a leading pet food manufacturer with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £5,000 welcome bonus, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Access world-class training and career growth opportunities from day one.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a role that combines engineering with cutting-edge tech.
- Qualifications: Practical electrical engineering skills and experience in automated machinery required.
Salary: £54,700 - £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE) + £5,000 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.
Shift pattern: 12 Hours - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.
Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world's most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®. Together, we are united by a single, inspiring purpose: to create A Better World for Pets®.
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.
- Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems.
- Apply engineering principles, drawing on both mechanical and electrical knowledge to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to identify, reduce, and eliminate recurring equipment issues.
Requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits:
- 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.
Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package.
Maintenance and Controls Engineer in Great Glen 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.
