Job Description

:

Electrical & Controls Technician

-Mars Petcare

Melton Mowbray

51,900- 56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE)

+ 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.


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

-

12 Hours

2 Days:

7am-7pm

2 Nights

: 7pm-7am

...and then repeat.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary

51,900- 56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE)

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify

automated and electromechanical equipment, applying transferable skills from related technical roles.

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, 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.

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