Electrical & Controls Technician — High-Speed Food Plant

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

Job summary

A global leader in pet nutrition is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician in Stathern, UK. This role involves ensuring the efficient operation of high-speed food processing equipment, focusing on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Candidates should possess strong electrical engineering skills and a willingness to learn advanced technologies. The position offers a competitive salary, a £2,000 welcome bonus, private healthcare, and extensive career growth opportunities in a supportive work culture.

Benefits

£2,000 welcome bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension up to 9%

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND or comparable experience.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation including repair and calibration.
• Ability to adapt to various power supplies and control systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to various electrical power supplies

Experience in troubleshooting automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent)

Job description

A global leader in pet nutrition is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician in Stathern, UK. This role involves ensuring the efficient operation of high-speed food processing equipment, focusing on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Candidates should possess strong electrical engineering skills and a willingness to learn advanced technologies. The position offers a competitive salary, a £2,000 welcome bonus, private healthcare, and extensive career growth opportunities in a supportive work culture.