Multiskilled Engineering Technician in Thorner

Energy Jobline ZR; Thorner; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Multiskilled Engineering Technician to focus on machine maintenance in its Mars Petcare factory. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team to ensure safety and efficiency on production lines. This role offers competitive compensation between £50,400 and £56,700, along with exceptional benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £2,500

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Onsite gym

Generous pension plan

Career growth opportunities

Hot food restaurant on site

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in engineering through a recognised apprenticeship.
• Experience with H&S regulations required.
• Knowledge of electromechanical devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis on production machinery.
• Plan maintenance activities effectively.
• Provide technical expertise for equipment issues.

Skills

Proven working knowledge of 415 V distribution

Motor control

PLC software

Process control philosophies

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Computer literacy

Education

HNC level in electrical engineering discipline

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Microsoft packages

Job description

Multiskilled Engineering Technician

Batley, Kirklees - West Yorkshire

£50,400-£56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE)

+ £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

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

Our Mars Petcare factory has an opportunity to join our dynamic team. The focus is 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.

Shift Pattern

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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 services
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognised apprenticeship.
• HNC level in an electrical engineering discipline and a sound mechanical aptitude.
• Proven working knowledge of 415 V 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.

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 and 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, ensure that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed.

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.

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