Electrical & Controls Technician - Food Processing Automation

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

Job summary

A leading pet food manufacturer in Kegworth is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician to ensure the operation of high-speed food processing equipment. The successful candidate will perform equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Required qualifications include practical electrical engineering skills and experience with automated machinery. The role offers a competitive salary between £51,900 and £56,000, along with benefits such as private healthcare and gym membership.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Paid leave

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Practical electrical engineering skills and BS7671 compliance or comparable hands-on experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery.
• Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving ability

Understanding of precision instrumentation

Adaptability to various electrical power supplies

Troubleshooting automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND, NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

A leading pet food manufacturer in Kegworth is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician to ensure the operation of high-speed food processing equipment. The successful candidate will perform equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Required qualifications include practical electrical engineering skills and experience with automated machinery. The role offers a competitive salary between £51,900 and £56,000, along with benefits such as private healthcare and gym membership.