Night Shift Electrical & Automation Technician Multi-Skilled

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Onsite restaurant

Career growth

Private healthcare

Parental leave

Onsite gym

Life assurance

Gym membership

Annual leave 24–32 days

Free parking

Job summary

Mars Wrigley Plymouth is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician to maintain plant equipment with a strong electrical bias. The role covers sitewide electrical and automation issues, including PLC, servo, and HMI work in a busy confectionery manufacturing environment.

You will join a diverse team with career development opportunities through Mars University, a generous welcome package, private healthcare, and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multi-Skilled Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation issues.
• Experience in preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment performance and minimise downtime.
• Strong communication and teamwork across functions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical faults in a fast-paced factory environment.
• Provide plant-wide technical support including PLC, servo, HMI issues.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown response activities to maximise operational performance.
• Identify and implement improvements to maintenance processes, reliability and fault resolution activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and detailed reports of work and system performance.
• Coach and support operators and apprentices to develop technical capability and promote best practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance & reliability

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Electrical/Automation

Tools

PLC

Servo systems

HMI

Job description

Mars Wrigley Plymouth is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician to maintain plant equipment with a strong electrical bias. The role covers sitewide electrical and automation issues, including PLC, servo, and HMI work in a busy confectionery manufacturing environment.

You will join a diverse team with career development opportunities through Mars University, a generous welcome package, private healthcare, and on-site facilities.