Electrical & Controls Technician — Fast-Paced Food Processing

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

Job summary

A leading pet care company is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician in Melton Mowbray. This role offers a competitive salary of £51,900 to £56,000 including shift allowances, and a £2,000 welcome bonus. The Technician will maintain and troubleshoot advanced automated systems while promoting process improvements. Additional perks include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and gym membership. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to innovation in food processing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£2,000 welcome bonus

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND or comparable hands-on experience.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation, including repair and calibration.
• Experience with automated or electromechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to resolve production issues.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to electrical systems

Experience with automation concepts

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship

Tools

ABB/Kuka robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Predictive maintenance tools

Job description

A leading pet care company is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician in Melton Mowbray. This role offers a competitive salary of £51,900 to £56,000 including shift allowances, and a £2,000 welcome bonus. The Technician will maintain and troubleshoot advanced automated systems while promoting process improvements. Additional perks include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and gym membership. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to innovation in food processing.