Multi Skilled Technician-Electrical bias-Mars Wrigley

Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK (SLO, WAL, ISB & PAD); Saltash; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Hot food restaurant

Onsite gym

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Onsite parking

Job summary

Mars Wrigley Plymouth is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician to maintain plant equipment with a strong electrical bias and control/automation skills. The role is based in Plymouth with night shifts from Mon-Fri 10pm–6am and a market-competitive package.

You’ll diagnose and fix complex electrical and automation issues, perform preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvement across a diverse manufacturing team. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering Foundation: HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering with relevant experience.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and automation issues in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Preventive and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment performance and minimise downtime.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-team collaboration to prioritise work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical faults in a busy plant.
• Provide on-shift support for PLC, servo, HMI, and control systems issues.
• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections, repairs, and breakdown response.
• Identify improvements to maintenance processes and fault resolution.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support operator training.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation & control

PLC/SCADA

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical/Automation/Multi-Skilled Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Servo motors

HMI

Control systems

Job description

Job Description

Plymouth (PL6 Estover)£50,400– £56,700 (including shift allowance)+ £5,000 welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits40 Hrs a week

Nights – Mon-Fri 10pm – 6am

Why Join Us? Join

Mars Wrigley Plymouth

and help us build a better world, one delicious bite at a time. We‘re a diverse community that values long-term careers, offering competitive rewards, fantastic perks (including freebies!), and best-in-class development to fuel your growth across our world-famous brands.

Your future matters , and we‘re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

The Role Here at

Mars Wrigley Plymouth , we have a diverse community of 22 nationalities and over 32% of our people have been with us for more than 5 years.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Technician to come and join our factory team! If you have a background in electrical engineering and you are looking for the opportunity to take on new challenges, then look at the below!

The primary responsibility of the role is to maintain plant equipment and fix mechanical / electrical issues sitewide. For this role a strong electrical bias with control / automation skill will be required, along with an intermediate level of mechanical expertise.

What’s in it for you?

• Welcome bonus paid
• in your first week salaryHot food restaurant
• on siteCareer growth
• opportunities with structured development & Mars UniversityPrivate healthcare
• +
• equal parental leaveOnsite gym
• and nurse/osteopath/podiatristGenerous pension
• (up to 9% contribution)Life assurance
• (4x salary)Gym membership
• & wellbeing supportAnnual leave starting at 24 days , rising to 32 with serviceFree
• parking on site

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering Foundation : Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering, or equivalent qualification supported by relevant practical experience.
• Automation & Electrical Problem-Solving : Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation issues within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Maintenance & Reliability Expertise : Experience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance activities, with a focus on maximising equipment performance and minimising downtime.
• Collaborative & Results-Driven : Strong problem-solving, communication, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and manage competing demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation & Electrical Troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve complex automation and electrical faults in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Plant-Wide Technical Support : Provide on-shift support, including overtime cover where required, to troubleshoot and resolve PLC, servo, HMI, and related control system issues.
• Preventative & Reactive Maintenance : Carry out planned preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, repairs, and breakdown response activities to maximise operational performance.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify and implement improvements to maintenance processes, reliability, and fault resolution activities.
• Maintenance Documentation : Maintain accurate records and detailed reports of maintenance work repair and system performance.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing : Coach and support  operators ,  technicians ,  ap Sou o?

What You Can Expect from Mars

Work alongside

130,000+ Associates worldwide

guided by our Five PrinciplesBe part of a

purpose-driven company

shaping “the world we want tomorrow”Access

world-class training & development

from day oneJoin a company with an

industry-leading salary and benefits package

Wrigley is proudly part of Mars, Incorporated , the company behind some of the world‘s best loved brands. In 2016, Mars combined its Chocolate and Wrigley businesses to create Mars Wrigley. Mars Wrigley‘s confectionary portfolio includes Chocolate brands such as SNICKERS®, M&M’S®, GALAXY®, MALTESERS and TWIX®, as well as Gum and Mints like DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™ and Fruity Confections including SKITTLES® and STARBURST®. Mars Wrigley is just one of Mars’ diverse global businesses, which also includes Petcare, Food, Drinks and Symbioscience