Engineering Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading global company in North Rigton is seeking an Electrical Engineer to maintain and optimize production equipment. As part of a small team, you will diagnose and resolve machinery issues, plan maintenance tasks, and ensure safety and efficiency in operations. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in electrical engineering, solid engineering foundations, and experience with PLC software. The role offers a competitive salary range of £50,400 – £56,700, plus bonuses and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £2,500

Performance Bonus

World-class training and development

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in engineering built through recognised apprenticeship.
• Proven knowledge of 415v distribution and motor control.
• Understanding of broad electromechanical devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis on production machinery.
• Plan maintenance activities for smooth transitions.
• Provide expertise to assist in equipment issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Fault diagnosis

Computer literacy

Education

HNC level in electrical engineering discipline

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

PLC software

SAP

Atlas PM

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.

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, ensures that the right planned preventive maintenance is completed.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognised 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.

Benefits

• £50,400 – £56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE)
• £2,500 Welcome Bonus
• Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
• 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

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.