Electrical Reliability Engineer: Plant Automation & CI

Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK (SLO, WAL, ISB & PAD); Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hot food restaurant on site

Welcome bonus paid in your first week

Career growth opportunities with Mars-

Private healthcare

Onsite gym and medical support

Generous pension

Life assurance

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Gym membership and wellbeing

Annual leave 24–32 days

Free parking on site

Job summary

Mars Wrigley Plymouth is seeking a Reliability Technician to join our factory team in Plymouth (PL6 Estover). You will manage day-to-day electrical issues, drive reliability improvements, and support the master plan within FMOS processes to enhance equipment availability and safety.

The role requires strong electrical skills, PLC programming, and experience with AutoCAD; we offer a competitive package, a Welcome Bonus, and extensive development opportunities through Mars University.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical skills, typically gained through relevant education and hands-on experience.
• Strong electrical systems experience and PLC programming and fault finding.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Experience developing equipment and process specifications.
• Basic project management skills within engineering/reliability projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (or similar).
• Robotic experience (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance teams to identify, track, and resolve breakdown and reliability issues.
• Attend FMOS meetings, taking ownership of electrical and controls-related actions and root cause solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement through plant enhancements and effective root cause analysis.
• Review and optimise planned maintenance schedules to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide technical support, including equipment performance standards and repair specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and project updates in line with team processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and external partners, while supporting knowledge sharing and training within the team.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

PLC programming

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Robotics experience

Education

HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mars Wrigley Plymouth is seeking a Reliability Technician to join our factory team in Plymouth (PL6 Estover). You will manage day-to-day electrical issues, drive reliability improvements, and support the master plan within FMOS processes to enhance equipment availability and safety.

The role requires strong electrical skills, PLC programming, and experience with AutoCAD; we offer a competitive package, a Welcome Bonus, and extensive development opportunities through Mars University.