Industrial Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading pet care company is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician in Melton Mowbray, Nottingham. This role involves troubleshooting and modifying automated electromechanical equipment, applying engineering principles to resolve production issues, and enhancing efficiency. Candidates should possess an HNC/HND in electrical engineering and experience with automated machinery. Benefits include performance bonuses, private healthcare, and pension contributions. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of pet care.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Parental leave

Pension up to 9%

Life assurance (4× salary)

EV salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in practical electrical engineering; knowledge of BS7671.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the drive to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Develop, track and communicate maintenance metrics to reduce equipment issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical engineering principles

Problem-solving skills

Maintenance metrics communication

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical & Controls Technician – Mars Petcare, Melton Mowbray, Nottingham

Shift pattern: 12‑hour days and nights (7 am‑7 pm / 7 pm‑7 am, 4 days off).

Salary: £51,900‑£56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE) + performance bonus. Benefits include private healthcare, parental leave, pension up to 9 %, life assurance (4× salary) and EV salary sacrifice.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency.
• Develop, track and communicate maintenance metrics to reduce recurring equipment issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen).
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and calibrate precision instrumentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent in practical electrical engineering; knowledge of BS7671.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation, repair and calibration.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, curiosity and drive to improve processes.
• Ability to adapt to various power supplies and control systems.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, robotics or process engineering welcomed.

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