Engineering Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading global pet care company in the UK is looking for a Multiskilled Engineering Technician. You will join a dynamic factory team to maintain and optimize specialized production equipment, focusing on electrical skills and continuous improvement. We're seeking candidates with a solid engineering foundation, HNC in electrical engineering, and relevant experience in fault diagnosis and maintenance planning. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered, including bonuses, healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Welcome bonus

Onsite gym

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in engineering through a recognized apprenticeship.
• Proven knowledge of 415v distribution and motor control.
• Experience with process control philosophies and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis on production machinery.
• Plan maintenance activities for smooth operations.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve equipment issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Computer literacy

Understanding of H&S regulations

Education

HNC level in electrical engineering discipline

Recognized apprenticeship

Tools

PLC software

Atlas PM

SAP

Job description

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?

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.

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. 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.

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 :

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 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

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 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

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