Multi-Skilled Engineer — PPM & Rapid Maintenance (Shift)

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Career growth & Mars University

Private healthcare

Parental leave

Generous pension

Life assurance

Gym membership & wellbeing support

Annual leave 24–32 days

On-site perks: parking, Lavazza coffee

Job summary

Mars Petcare in Castle Cary is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our technical team. You will ensure maximum plant reliability, efficiency and safety across production and packaging lines, delivering both planned maintenance and rapid breakdown response.

You will collaborate with operations to drive continuous improvement, uphold high safety and quality standards, and contribute to Mars’ world-class engineering community.

Qualifications

• Approved apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HSE guidelines including LOTO and PTW.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for handovers.
• Own transport is essential due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance and rapid fault diagnosis to minimise downtime.
• Lead safety, health and quality standards across the site.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine performance and reduce waste.
• Maintain CMMS logs and deliver clear shift handovers.

Skills

Qualified Engineer

Multi-Skilled Competency

Safety First Mindset

Communication & Collaboration

Own Transport

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mars Petcare in Castle Cary is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our technical team. You will ensure maximum plant reliability, efficiency and safety across production and packaging lines, delivering both planned maintenance and rapid breakdown response.

You will collaborate with operations to drive continuous improvement, uphold high safety and quality standards, and contribute to Mars’ world-class engineering community.