At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and enhance cutting-edge mechanical systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Be part of Mars Petcare, a leader in pet food manufacturing since 1951.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £5,000 welcome bonus, competitive salary, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Access world-class training and career growth opportunities with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on pet care while developing your engineering skills with advanced technology.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in mechanical engineering and experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments required.
The predicted salary is between 35100 - 42900 £ per year.
5,000 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
Hours: 37.5 - Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare. 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®.
At Melton, we're at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we're searching for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team.
Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools.
Provide technical facilitation, training, and leadership to deliver solutions that reduce downtime, waste, quality issues, and safety risks.
- Welcome bonus paid in your first week's 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
Requirements:
- Minimum HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or a related field, backed by practical experience
- Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments: You know how to troubleshoot and maintain complex mechanical systems.
- You excel at Root Cause Analysis and fault finding.
- Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated, electromechanical systems - from refrigeration systems to meat processing equipment, conveyors, and fluid systems.
- Participate in risk assessments and ensure all activities adhere to safety standards (ISO 14000, PTW, Hot Work, etc.).
- Develop talent: Help build the next generation of engineers through technical training and coaching.
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.
Locations
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Manufacturing / Maintenance) (Permanent) in Langham, Rutland 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.
