Electrical & Controls Technician

Mars; Heather; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food processing located in Heather, UK, is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed food processing equipment, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should have practical electrical engineering skills and experience in maintaining automated systems. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary and benefits package

World-class training and development access

Qualifications

• Practical electrical engineering skills required.
• Experience in troubleshooting automated or electromechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing.

Skills

Troubleshooting and maintaining automated equipment

Electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Continuous improvement initiatives

Adaptability to various control systems

Education

HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent)

Job description

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.

• 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.

  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.

  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.
  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