Mars
Electrical & Controls Technician
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Job Description
š Melton Mowbray
š· Ā£54,700ā Ā£59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE)
š + Ā£5,000 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
š Shift pattern 12 Hrs ā 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
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 worldās most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREEĀ® and WHISKASĀ®. Together, we are united by a single, inspiring purpose: to create A Better World for PetsĀ®
š Why Join Us?
At Melton, weāre at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and weāre searching for a talented Electrical & Controls Technician to join our team. This isnāt just another job ā itās 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.
š¼ 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.
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- Systematically repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness.
- Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training.
Shift Pattern ā 12 Hours
- 2 Days: 7am-7pm
- 2 Nights: 7pm-7am
ā¦and then repeat.
ā Whatās in it for you?
- Welcome bonus paid in your first weekās 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
ā What Weāre 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 instrumentationāincluding repair and calibrationāor experience with similar technical equipment.
- Mindset: 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.
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š§ Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment, applying transferable skills from related technical roles.
- Apply engineering principlesādrawing on both mechanical and electrical knowledgeāto resolve production issues and enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to identify, reduce, and eliminate recurring equipment issues, contributing to improved system reliability.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen), bringing fresh perspectives from previous roles or industries.
- Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems, using analytical skills and experience from any technical problem-solving environment.
š 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 āthe world we want tomorrowā
- Access world-class training & development from day one
- Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package
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