Multiskilled Engineering Technician

Mars; Highburton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care company located in Highburton is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Specialist. You will focus on machine maintenance for specialized equipment and collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure safety and efficiency in production. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in electrical engineering and a strong foundation in engineering principles. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,400-£56,700, plus bonuses and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcome bonus

Career growth opportunities

Private healthcare

Onsite gym

Generous pension

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognized apprenticeship.
• Experience of pneumatics & hydraulics would be an advantage.
• Computer literate and comfortable navigating internal software packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis on production machinery.
• Provide technical experience to assist in equipment issue resolution.
• Plan maintenance activities for smooth transition between maintenance and production.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Electrical engineering

Mechanical aptitude

PLC software

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Health & Safety regulations

Education

HNC in electrical engineering

Recognized apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Microsoft packages

Atlas PM

Job description

Overview

Our Mars Petcare factory have an opportunity to join our dynamic team. Focusing on machine maintenance for specialized equipment, including flow wrapping, pick and place robotics, and secondary and tertiary packaging machinery. Collaborate as part of a four-person team under the guidance of the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on our production lines, and take ownership of designated areas, driving continuous improvement (CI) through digitalised analysis at your fingertips.

Key Responsibilities

Perform fault diagnosis leading to resolution of random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process. Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days support organisation. Provide technical experience/expertise/ information to assist others in resolution of equipment issues. Responsible for the safe and required delivery of all services into and out of the factory during shift (including steam, air, water, gas and electricity). Undertake planning of maintenance activities, for both self and others, to achieve smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment. In conjunction with the area engineer, ensures that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed.

Qualifications

Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognized apprenticeship. HNC level in an electrical engineering discipline and a sound mechanical aptitude. Proven working knowledge of 415v distribution, Motor control, PLC software, Process control philosophies, level 2 systems & networks. Experience of pneumatics & hydraulics would be an advantage. Understanding and knowledge of a broad range of Electromechanical devices. Reasonable working knowledge of H&S regulations. Computer literate and comfortable navigating internal software packages such as Atlas PM, SAP and Microsoft packages.

Why Join Us?

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.

Location & Salary

Batley, Kirklees - West Yorkshire. £50,400- £56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE) + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.

Shift Pattern (12‑hour rotation, 7-7)

• Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off
• Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights, 4 off
• Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off
• ...and then repeat.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £50,400-£56,700 (DOE + shift allowance)
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week
• Hot food restaurant on site
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
• Free parking on site