Electrical & Controls Tech – High-Speed Food Processing

Mars; Higham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A global petcare company based in Melton Mowbray is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician. In this role, you will maintain and troubleshoot advanced automated systems in a fast-paced food processing environment, contributing to continuous improvement efforts. The position offers a competitive salary of £51,900- £56,000, various employee benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a technical field.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation and related equipment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies for maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify automated equipment.
• Resolve production issues using engineering principles.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to electrical power supplies

Experience in troubleshooting automated machinery

Education

HNC / HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent)

Tools

ABB / Kuka robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

A global petcare company based in Melton Mowbray is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician. In this role, you will maintain and troubleshoot advanced automated systems in a fast-paced food processing environment, contributing to continuous improvement efforts. The position offers a competitive salary of £51,900- £56,000, various employee benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the company.