Electrical & Controls Technician

Mars; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care company in England is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician. You will maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment while applying engineering principles to improve efficiency. The role includes working with advanced robotics and systems. Competitive salary of £51,900-£56,000 plus benefits like healthcare, career growth, and gym membership. Join a culture that values innovation and teamwork in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Hot food restaurant on site

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Generous pension contribution

Qualifications

• Practical electrical skills from HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Experience with precision instrumentation and technical equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to enhance production efficiency.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on breakdowns.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to electrical power supplies

Curiosity for process improvement

Education

HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4) or equivalent

Tools

ABB/Kuka robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Job Overview

Electrical & Controls Technician – Mars PetCare, Melton Mowbray.

Salary: £51,900‑£56,000 (including shift allowances and DOE). Shift pattern: 12 hrs – 7 am‑7 pm (2 days), 7 pm‑7 am (2 nights), 4 off.

Performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why Join Us

• Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs and predictive maintenance tools.
• Collaborate in a culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles from both mechanical and electrical knowledge to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency.
• Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to identify, reduce, and eliminate recurring equipment issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems.
• Support new project activities and continuous training.

Qualifications

• Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable technical experience.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation, including repair, calibration, or experience with similar technical equipment.
• 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 willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery, or background in related fields such as industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £51,900‑£56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE)
• Hot food restaurant on site
• Career growth with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare and equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9 % contribution)
• Life assurance (4× of salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
• Free parking on site