Multiskilled Engineering Technician - Mars Petcare in East Stour

Energy Jobline ZR; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food company is seeking a Multiskilled Engineering Technician to maintain and improve factory performance. The role involves hands-on maintenance of specialized equipment and requires a strong engineering background. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£46,000, along with a welcome bonus and exceptional benefits. Applicants should have a solid foundation in engineering skills and industry health & safety knowledge.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension up to 9% contribution

Gym membership & wellbeing support

Free perks on site

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills, built through a recognised apprenticeship.
• Demonstrable experience working in a maintenance or reliability department.
• Self-sufficient, hands on, strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on production machinery.
• Oversee technical safety and food safety standards on shift.
• Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements.

Skills

Engineering & Technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Industry Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Level 4 or equivalent in Engineering

HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Multiskilled Engineering Technician – Mars Petcare

Location: Castle Cary

Salary: £40,000-£46,000 (32 hours per week prorated and including shift allowance, DOE) + £2,500 welcome bonus, performance bonus & exceptional benefits

Hours: 32 hours per week (with choice of additional hours)

Why Join Us?

Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with great perks, like fun freebies and best‑in‑class development. As a Mars Associate, you have ongoing commitment to growth and development across world‑famous brands.

The Role

Dynamic Engineering Team at Mars Petcare factory. Hands‑on maintenance for specialised pet food processing & packaging equipment, mechanical & electrical challenges. Problem solve & repair technical faults to keep production targets in a safe, food‑safe manner.

Collaborate with shift maintenance engineers, shift operations, and days engineers to maintain and improve future factory performance and asset reliability. Involved in longer‑term improvements & projects to improve reliability on assets, maintenance schedule, or strategy.

Shift Pattern

32 hours per week (with choice of additional hours)

• Weekend – 2x shifts: Saturday & Sunday alternating weekly between nights 10pm‑10am & days 10am‑10pm
• Weekday – 1x shift: Mon‑Fri 8am‑4pm/6am‑2pm

What We're Looking For

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills, built through a recognised apprenticeship.
• Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC / HND level in combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline, or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification with other qualifications / proven experience in the other discipline.
• Self‑sufficient, hands on, strong problem‑solving ability, systematic root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Demonstrable experience working in a maintenance or reliability department.
• Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process.
• Responsibility for technical safety and food safety standards on shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager.
• Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team.
• Responsible for overseeing all factory services on shift (steam, electricity, air, water, gas).
• Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days team.
• Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production.

Benefits & What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary £40,000‑£46,000.
• Welcome bonus paid in first week.
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University.
• Private healthcare, equal parental leave.
• 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 perks on site: parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, employee shop access.

Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide, guided by 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 industry‑leading salary and benefits.

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