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Posted 3 days ago
Electrical & Controls Technician
Mars
📍 Asfordby
Full-time
Job description
<b>Job Description:</b><br><br>📍 <b>Melton Mowbray</b><br>💷 <b>£54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE)</b><br>🎁 <b>+ £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits</b><br><br>🕗 <b>Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off </b><br><br><b>🌟</b> <b>Why Join Us?</b><br><br>At Melton, we're at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we're searching for a talented <b>Electrical & Controls Technician </b>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.<br><br><b>Cutting-Edge Tech</b>: Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools. <b>Supportive Culture</b>: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.<br><br><b>💼</b> <b>The Role</b><br><br>We have an opportunity for an <b>Electrical & Controls Technician </b>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 <b>providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance</b>. As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities.<br><br>Systematically <b>repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery</b> using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness. Other duties include participating in <b>continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities</b> and continuous training.<br><br><b>Shift Pattern</b> - <b>12 Hours </b> <br><br>• <b>2 Days: </b>7am-7pm<br><br>• <b>2 Nights</b>: 7pm-7am<br><br>...and then repeat.<br><br><b>⭐ What's in it for you?</b><br><ul><li><b>Welcome bonus</b> paid in your 1st weeks salary</li><li><b>Hot food restaurant</b> on site</li><li><b>Career growth opportunities</b> with structured development & Mars University</li><li><b>Private healthcare</b> + equal parental leave</li><li><b>Generous pension</b> (up to 9% contribution)</li><li><b>Life assurance</b> (4x salary)</li><li><b>EV salary sacrifice</b> scheme</li><li><b>Gym membership</b> & wellbeing support</li><li><b>Annual leave starting</b> at 24 days, rising to 32 with service</li><li><b>Free parking</b> on site</li></ul><br><br><b>✅ What We're Looking For</b><br><ul><li><b>Practical electrical engineering skills gained through</b> HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands-on experience in a technical field.</li><li><b>Understanding of precision instrumentation</b>-including repair and calibration-or experience with similar technical equipment.</li><li><b>Mindset:</b> Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and a drive to improve processes and efficiency.</li><li><b>Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies</b> and control systems, with a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches to equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.</li><li><b>Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated</b> or electromechanical machinery, or a background in related fields such as industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering, with exposure to automation concepts.</li></ul><br><br><b>🔧</b> <b>Key Responsibilities</b><br><ul><li><b>Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify</b> automated and electromechanical equipment, applying transferable skills from related technical roles.</li><li><b>Apply engineering principles</b>-drawing on both mechanical and electrical knowledge-to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency and reliability.</li><li><b>Develop, track, and communicate</b> maintenance metrics to identify, reduce, and eliminate recurring equipment issues, contributing to improved system reliability.</li><li><b>Participate in continuous improvement initiatives</b> (such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen), bringing fresh perspectives from previous roles or industries.</li><li><b>Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis</b> on major breakdowns and recurring problems, using analytical skills and experience from any technical problem-solving environment.</li></ul><br><br><b>🌍</b> <b>What You Can Expect from Mars</b><br><ul><li>Work alongside <b>130,000+ Associates worldwide</b> guided by our Five Principles</li><li>Be part of a <b>purpose-driven company</b> shaping "the world we want tomorrow"</li><li>Access <b>world-class training & development</b> from day one</li><li>Join a company with an <b>industry-leading salary and benefits package</b></li></ul>
Benefits
Pension, Bonus, Private healthcare