Electrical & Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading food processing company in the UK is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician to maintain and troubleshoot cutting-edge automated systems. Join a team that values innovation while enjoying a competitive salary range of £51,900–£56,000. The role involves applying engineering principles to enhance machinery efficiency and reliability. The position offers exceptional benefits including private healthcare, career growth opportunities, and structured development from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Career growth opportunities

Generous pension

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity.
• Practical electrical engineering skills gained through education or comparable experience.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of precision instrumentation

Ability to adapt to electrical power supplies

Troubleshooting automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

ABB/Kuka robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

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

The role will mainly focus on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance. As the 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?

• 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 (4× 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.