Industrial Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A global food company in the United Kingdom seeks an Electrical & Controls Technician to ensure the reliable operation of high-speed food processing equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of complex machinery. Successful candidates will possess an HNC/HND or equivalent and have hands-on experience with automated systems. The position offers a competitive salary of £51,900–£56,000, along with a £2,000 welcome bonus and various benefits such as private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome bonus

Private healthcare

Career growth opportunities

Generous pension

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a technical field required.
• Understanding precision instrumentation repair and calibration is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving and willingness to learn new technologies needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair food processing equipment.
• Provide proactive preventive maintenance activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to various electrical power supplies

Understanding of precision instrumentation

Experience in automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent)

Job description

Electrical & Controls Technician

We have an opportunity for an Electrical & Controls Technician to join and be responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment. The role will mainly focus on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance. As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities. Systematically repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness. Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training.

Shift Pattern

• 2 Days: 7am-7pm
• 2 Nights: 7pm-7am

Qualifications & Skills

• HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands-on experience in a technical field.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation—repair and calibration—or experience with similar technical equipment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, drive to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems, with a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches to equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience in 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £51,900- £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE)
• £2,000 welcome bonus paid in your 1st weeks 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 (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.