Electrical Facilities Technician

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

Job summary

A leading pet care company located in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their factory team. This role focuses on maintaining and optimizing specialized production equipment and offers a competitive salary between £50,400 and £56,700, including bonuses and exceptional benefits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, be a team player, and possess problem-solving skills. With a commitment to sustainability and personalized growth, this position supports career development and well-being with various perks and training programs.

Benefits

Welcome bonus paid in your first week

Onsite gym and wellness services

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical and mechanical engineering required.
• Experience with 415v distribution and motor control essential.
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize specialized production equipment.
• Perform fault diagnosis on production machinery.
• Responsible for the safe delivery of services in the factory.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Fault diagnosis

Knowledge of H&S regulations

Education

HNC in electrical engineering

Recognized apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

PLC software

SAP

Microsoft packages

Job description

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. This position is ideal for individuals with electrical engineering skills and a passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving. Collaborate as 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 at your fingertips. 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 days 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, ensures that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed.

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 415v 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.

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.

Batley, Kirkless -West Yorkshire £50,400- £56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE) + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like 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 world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

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
• ...and then repeat.

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