Multi Skilled Engineer

Mars - RSR; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Career growth

Private healthcare

Parental leave

Pension

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave 24–32 days

Free perks on site

Job summary

Mars Petcare seeks a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer at its Castle Cary facility to maximise plant reliability, efficiency and safety on production lines. You will deliver both planned maintenance and rapid breakdown responses in a site-based role.

You will work with operations to drive continuous improvement, uphold safety and quality standards, and ensure clear shift handovers. Benefits include a welcome bonus and strong career development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer with approved apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, ONC or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of HSE guidelines, including Permit to Work, LOTO and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to handover machinery statuses to operations.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance, performing PPMs and rapid fault repairs.
• Safety and compliance leadership across the site, aligned with Mars policies.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to reduce downtime.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and CMMS documentation with clear handovers.

Skills

Qualified Engineer

Multi-Skilled

Safety Mindset

Communication & Collaboration

Own transport

Education

NVQ Level 3

ONC

Approved apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description:

? Castle Cary
? £45,000– £50,600 (including shift allowance, DOE)
? + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

? 32 Hrs a week – Shift Pattern:

• Saturday & Sunday alternating weekly between (nights) 10pm-10am & (days) 10am-10pm
• Weekday-1x shift - Mon-Fri 8am-4pm/6am-2pm

? Why Join Us?

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

? The Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly capable Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our technical team at the Mars Petcare manufacturing facility in Castle Cary. In this critical site-based role, you will be responsible for ensuring maximum plant reliability, efficiency, and safety across our production and packaging lines.

You will deliver both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response. As a key member of our engineering community, you will collaborate closely with operations to drive continuous improvement, minimize downtime, and uphold the world-class safety and quality standards that define Mars Petcare.

What’s in it for you?

• Welcome Bonus paid in your first week’s salary
• 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 perks on site: parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Engineer: Approved apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, ONC, or equivalence
• Multi-Skilled Competency: Proven hands-on experience executing both electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Safety First Mindset: Strong understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) guidelines, including Permit to Work systems, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), and risk assessments.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate technical handovers and machinery statuses clearly to operational peers.
• Own transport is essential due to the site location

? Key Responsibilities

• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventative maintenance routines (PPMs) and provide high-quality, rapid-response fault diagnosis and repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Actively support and drive the highest Health, Safety, and Quality standards across the site, ensuring all engineering activities comply with Mars policies and UK legislative requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize machine performance, modify equipment layouts, and implement sustainable technical solutions that enhance plant reliability and decrease waste.
• Collaboration & Detailed Documentation: Maintain accurate maintenance logs, update CMMS data, and deliver clear, structured shift handovers to ensure seamless continuity for weekday engineering teams.

? 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