Night Shift Electrical & Automation Technician (Multi-Skilled)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Private healthcare

Gym on-site

Generous pension

Life assurance

Annual leave 24-32 days

Job summary

Mars Wrigley Plymouth is hiring a Multi Skilled Technician to maintain plant equipment and fix electrical and mechanical issues across the site. The role has an electrical bias with control/automation skills and an intermediate level of mechanical expertise.

The position involves Nights, Mon-Fri 10pm–6am, a 40-hour week, and offers a £5,000 welcome bonus plus a strong benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and on-site facilities to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Engineering Foundation: HNC in Electrical, Automation, or Multiskilled Engineering or equivalent.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical & automation issues in a fast-paced plant.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise uptime.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical faults on site.
• Provide on-shift PLC, servo, HMI and control system support.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Identify and implement maintenance improvements.
• Maintain detailed records and reports of work performed.

Skills

Automation problem-solving

Maintenance & reliability

Collaborative & results-driven

Education

HNC in Electrical/Automation/Multiskilled Eng

Job description

Mars Wrigley Plymouth is hiring a Multi Skilled Technician to maintain plant equipment and fix electrical and mechanical issues across the site. The role has an electrical bias with control/automation skills and an intermediate level of mechanical expertise.

The position involves Nights, Mon-Fri 10pm–6am, a 40-hour week, and offers a £5,000 welcome bonus plus a strong benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and on-site facilities to support career growth.