maintenance electrician

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

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Technician to provide rapid-response electrical maintenance at our facility in Wigan. Responsibilities include troubleshooting automated machinery, enhancing system reliability, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary between £51,900 and £56,000, performance bonuses, and exceptional benefits including healthcare and a generous pension plan. Join us for an impactful career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)

Life assurance (4× salary)

Access to world-class training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated machinery or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity to improve processes.
• Hands-on experience with precision instrumentation including repair and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues.
• Develop and communicate maintenance metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on breakdowns.

Skills

Troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery

Strong problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to various electrical power supplies

Hands-on experience with precision instrumentation

Job description

Electrical & Controls Technician – Mars Petcare, Melton Mowbray

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Industrial Electrician to support a key project at our large manufacturing facility in Wigan. The primary focus of this role is to provide rapid‑response electrical maintenance, fault‑finding, and breakdown…

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment, applying transferable skills from related technical roles.
• 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 (such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen), bringing fresh perspectives from previous roles or industries.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems, using analytical skills and experience from any technical problem‑solving environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, curiosity, and a 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.
• Hands‑on experience with precision instrumentation‑including repair and calibration‑or experience with similar technical equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £51,900‑£56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE).
• Performance bonus & exceptional benefits, including private healthcare, generous pension (up to 9% contribution), life assurance (4× salary).
• EV salary sacrifice, generous pension up to 9% contribution.
• Access world‑class training & development from day one.

Shift Pattern

12 Hours – 7am‑7pm 2 Days; 7pm‑7am 2 Nights; 4 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.