Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mars; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Private healthcare

Pension (up to 9% contribution)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Gym membership

Annual leave 24–32 days

Free parking on site

On-site restaurant

Job summary

Mars Melton Mowbray factory is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our fast-paced FMCG production site. You will drive maintenance activities and reduce downtime using advanced systems and data-driven approaches.

The role offers a competitive salary (£50,900–£56,900 with shift allowances) plus a £2,500 welcome bonus and performance incentives, with opportunities for development through Mars University and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires HNC/HND in engineering with practical experience.
• FMCG industry experience is preferred.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and problem solving on a broad range of equipment.
• Deliver maintenance activities to ensure production availability.
• Participate in risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Identify parts for purchasing to complete work.
• Fix breakdowns within shift timeframes.
• Document breakdowns and known jobs in the Atlas system.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Maintenance engineering

FMCG experience

Excel

Education

Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in engineering

Tools

PI Process Book

SAP Planned Maintenance

Excel

Job description

Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 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

Job Description

Melton Mowbray

£50,900 - £56,900 (including shift allowances, DOE)

+ £2,500 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare. Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®. Together, we are united by a single, inspiring purpose: to create A Better World for Pets®

Why Join Us?

At Melton, we’re at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we’re searching for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 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

Drive a reduction in repair times through effective problem solving and strong technical skills. Provide technical facilitation, training, and leadership to deliver solutions that reduce downtime, waste, quality issues, and safety risks.

What’s in it for you?

• 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 (4x salary)
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
• Free parking on site

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified to a minimum of Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by practical experience
• Proven technical expertise within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.
• Strong problem-solving capability, with experience in root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Proficient in key systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance.
• Competent in risk assessment and change control processes, ensuring compliance and safe working practices.
• Experienced in leading root cause analysis and fault-finding investigations to drive sustainable improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to fault find and problem solve on a broad range of equipment in a variety of situations.
• Effective delivery of maintenance activities, to ensure smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment.
• Take part in risk assessments and formulation of method statements to assist in safe undertaking of any activity.
• Identify parts for the purchasing of goods and services where these are necessary to conclude work.
• Fix breakdowns in a timely manner during their shift timeframe
• Level one problem solving including component failure analysis
• Detailed entry into Atlas of all breakdowns / known jobs.

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