Electrical & Controls Technician - High-Speed Processing

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

Job summary

A leading pet care company is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician in Melton Mowbray. This role involves maintaining high-speed food processing equipment, troubleshooting, and implementing preventive maintenance practices. The ideal candidate will have practical electrical engineering skills and experience with automated machinery. The position offers a competitive salary with a welcome bonus and various benefits including career development and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£2,000 welcome bonus

On-site hot food restaurant

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Generous pension

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Practical electrical engineering skills from relevant qualifications.
• Understanding of repair and calibration of precision instrumentation.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical or electromechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and test automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Repair, adjust, and maintain high-speed food processing machinery.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Experience with automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent)

Job description

A leading pet care company is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician in Melton Mowbray. This role involves maintaining high-speed food processing equipment, troubleshooting, and implementing preventive maintenance practices. The ideal candidate will have practical electrical engineering skills and experience with automated machinery. The position offers a competitive salary with a welcome bonus and various benefits including career development and private healthcare.