Electrical & Controls Technician in Thrussington

Energy Jobline ZR; Thrussington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

Performance bonus

Exceptional benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension

Life assurance 4x salary

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Mars Petcare’s Melton Mowbray site is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of high-speed food processing equipment. You’ll troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and work with ABB/Kuka robotics and Allen-Bradley PLCs.

The role offers a 12-hour shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) with a welcome bonus and generous benefits package, reflecting Mars’ commitment to career growth and workplace wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Experience with precision instrumentation—repair and calibration.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and approaches to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated/electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues and improve reliability.
• Develop and track maintenance metrics to reduce recurring issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Adaptability

Automation concepts

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

BS7671

Tools

ABB robotics

KUKA robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

Melton Mowbray £54,700– £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE) + £5,000 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Shift pattern 12 Hrs – 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

Our Melton Mowbray factoryis proudly part ofMars Petcare. Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands likePEDIGREE®andWHISKAS®.Together, we are united by a single, inspiring purpose: to createA Better World for Pets®

Why Join Us?

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.

Cutting-Edge Tech

Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools.

Supportive Culture

Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

The Role

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.

Shift Pattern – 12 Hours

• 2 Days: 7am-7pm
• 2 Nights: 7pm-7am

…and then repeat.

What’s in it for you?

• Welcome bonus paid in your first weeks salary
• Hot food restaurant on site
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
• Free parking on site

What We’re Looking For

• Practical electrical engineering skillsgained 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What You Can Expect from Mars

• 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

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