Mechatronics Technician (Reliability) - Boost Equipment Uptime

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Technician (Reliability) to join the Speke site. You will work in the Reliability Team, diagnosing faults across packaging, process, filling, and utilities equipment on a Monday–Friday day shift.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, sustainable corrective actions, and long-term equipment performance improvements, collaborating with Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial maintenance with fault finding and planned maintenance.
• Multi-skilled engineering with mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Independent yet collaborative with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and automation failures across the site.
• Investigate recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and planned reliability activities.
• Support continuous improvement to boost equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Record maintenance activities in CMMS and ensure accurate reporting and history.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

PLC knowledge

Data analysis

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Elanco is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Technician (Reliability) to join the Speke site. You will work in the Reliability Team, diagnosing faults across packaging, process, filling, and utilities equipment on a Monday–Friday day shift.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, sustainable corrective actions, and long-term equipment performance improvements, collaborating with Engineering and Maintenance teams.