Electrical & Controls Technician-Mars Petcare in Loughborough

Energy Jobline ZR; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician in Loughborough. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed food processing equipment using cutting-edge technology. The position offers a competitive salary between £51,900 and £56,000, performance bonuses, and career growth opportunities. A strong electrical engineering background is required. This role represents an exciting chance to contribute in a dynamic environment with great benefits including private healthcare and gym membership.

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

• HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) in electrical engineering.
• Hands-on experience in a technical field related to electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify automated equipment.
• Develop and track maintenance metrics to enhance reliability.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Understanding of precision instrumentation

Strong problem-solving abilities

Willingness to learn new technologies

Experience in troubleshooting automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent)

Job description

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Job Description

Electrical & Controls Technician - Mars Petcare

Melton Mowbray

£51,900- £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE)

+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

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

• 2 Days: 7am-7pm
• 2 Nights: 7pm-7am

...and then repeat.

⭐ 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-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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