Electrical Engineering Facilities Technician

Mars; West Bretton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Engineering Facilities Technician to join their team. This role involves maintaining and optimizing specialized production equipment with a strong electrical bias. The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in engineering, an HNC level in electrical engineering, and proven knowledge of systems such as PLC software. Competitive pay ranges from £50,400 to £56,700, along with significant benefits including a welcome bonus, healthcare, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Onsite gym

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Recognized apprenticeship in engineering required.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics is a plus.
• Knowledge of H&S regulations is important.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis on production machinery.
• Escalate technical issues to support organization.
• Handle planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Solid foundation in engineering

Knowledge of 415 V distribution

Proficient in PLC software

Understanding of electromechanical devices

Computer literacy

Education

HNC level in electrical engineering

Tools

Atlas PM

SAP

Microsoft packages

Job description

Electrical Engineering Facilities Technician

Job Description:

Multiskilled Engineering Technician

📍 Batley, Kirkless – West Yorkshire
💷 £50,400‑£56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE)
🎁 + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Why Join Us?

Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with great perks, such as fun freebies and best‑in‑class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world‑famous brands.

⭐ The Role

Join our dynamic Mars Petcare factory team, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing specialized production equipment with a strong electrical bias. Ideal for individuals with electrical engineering skills and a passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problem‑solving.

Collaborate

Part of a four‑person team under the guidance of the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on our production lines, and take ownership of designated areas, driving continuous improvement (CI) through digitalised analysis.

Shift Pattern (12‑hour rotation, 7‑7)

• Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off
• Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights, 4 off
• Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary £50,400‑£56,700 (DOE + shift allowance)
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week
• Hot food restaurant on site
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare & equal parental leave
• Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
• 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

• Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognized apprenticeship.
• HNC level in an electrical engineering discipline and a sound mechanical aptitude.
• Proven working knowledge of 415 V distribution, motor control, PLC software, process control philosophies, level 2 systems & networks. Experience of pneumatics & hydraulics would be an advantage.
• Understanding and knowledge of a broad range of electromechanical devices.
• Reasonable working knowledge of H&S regulations.
• Computer literate and comfortable navigating internal software packages such as Atlas PM, SAP and Microsoft packages.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis leading to resolution of random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process.
• Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the day support organisation.
• Provide technical experience/expertise information to assist others in resolution of equipment issues.
• Responsible for the safe and required delivery of all services into and out of the factory during shift (including steam, air, water, gas and electricity).
• Undertake planning of maintenance activities, for both self and others, to achieve smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment.
• In conjunction with the area engineer, ensure that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed.

🌍 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.