Electrical & Controls Technician-Mars Petcare

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

Job summary

A food processing company in Olney is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician to maintain and troubleshoot high-speed processing equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong practical electrical engineering skills, relevant technical qualifications, and experience with automated machinery. This role offers a competitive salary between £51,900-£56,000 plus performance bonuses and extensive benefits, including career growth opportunities and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hot food restaurant on site

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Generous pension

Life assurance

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Experience with precision instrumentation repair and calibration.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and approaches.
• Hands-on experience in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify automated equipment.
• Resolve production issues using engineering principles.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated machinery

Understanding of precision instrumentation

Education

HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4) or equivalent

Tools

ABB/Kuka robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Electrical & Controls Technician - Mars Petcare Melton Mowbray £51,900- £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE) + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

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.

Systematic Maintenance

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.

Additional Duties

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.

• 2 Days: 7am-7pm
• 2 Nights: 7pm-7am

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary £51,900- £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE)
• 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 skills gained through HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands‑on experience in a technical field.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation—incl. repair and calibration—or experience with similar technical equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, curiosity, and drive to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems, with 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.