Industrial & Controls Technician

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

Job summary

A leading pet care company is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician in Melton Mowbray. This role offers a competitive salary of £51,900 to £56,000 including shift allowances, and a £2,000 welcome bonus. The Technician will maintain and troubleshoot advanced automated systems while promoting process improvements. Additional perks include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and gym membership. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to innovation in food processing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£2,000 welcome bonus

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND or comparable hands-on experience.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation, including repair and calibration.
• Experience with automated or electromechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to resolve production issues.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to electrical systems

Experience with automation concepts

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship

Tools

ABB/Kuka robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Predictive maintenance tools

Job description

Electrical & Controls Technician – Mars Petcare

Location: Melton Mowbray

Salary: £51,900- £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE)

Bonus: £2,000 welcome bonus, performance bonuses, and exceptional benefits.

Shift pattern: 12 hours – 7 am-7 pm (2 days) & 7 pm-7 am (2 nights) – 4 days off.

Why Join Us?

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

As an Electrical & Controls Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of complex process and high‑speed food processing equipment. The role will primarily focus on equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance, shifting toward preventive maintenance as troubleshooting requirements are accomplished. You will systematically repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices, and observe, repair, and follow up on operational effectiveness. Additional duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities, and continuous training.

Shift Pattern

12‑hour shifts as follows:

• 2 days: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• 2 nights: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary: £51,900- £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE)
• £2,000 welcome bonus paid in your first week's salary
• 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) or BS7671, or comparable hands‑on experience.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation, including repair and calibration, or experience with similar technical equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, curiosity, and a drive to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience 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.
• 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 (e.g., Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen).
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems.

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.