Piling Rig Technician

Mars; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician to provide maintenance and troubleshooting for automated and electromechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical engineering and problem-solving skills, along with an HNC/HND qualification or equivalent. This role offers a competitive salary range of £51,900 to £56,000, along with exceptional benefits and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hot food restaurant on site

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Generous pension

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Practical electrical skills, ideally from HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4.
• Understanding of repair and calibration of precision instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify automated equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Understanding of precision instrumentation

Strong problem-solving abilities

Experience with automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND in electrical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Electrical & Controls Technician – Mars Petcare, Melton Mowbray

The role will mainly focus on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance. As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities. Systematically repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow‑up of operational effectiveness. Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: £51,900 – £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE) + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.

Benefits: Competitive salary, Hot food restaurant on site, Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, Private healthcare, Equal parental leave, Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), Life assurance (4 × salary), EV salary sacrifice, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer status, Gym membership & wellbeing support, Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, Free parking on site.

Shift Pattern

12‑hour shift, 2 days (7 am‑7 pm) + 2 nights (7 pm‑7 am), 4 off. This cycle repeats.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment, applying transferable skills from related technical roles.
• Apply engineering principles—drawing on both mechanical and electrical knowledge—to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to identify, reduce, and eliminate recurring equipment issues, contributing to improved system reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen), bringing fresh perspectives from previous roles or industries.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems, using analytical skills and experience from any technical problem‑solving environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands‑on experience in a technical field.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation—repair and calibration—or experience with similar technical equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, curiosity, and a drive to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems, with a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches to equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery, or a background in related fields such as industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering, with exposure to automation concepts.

Why Join Us

At Melton, we are at the forefront of innovation in high‑speed food processing. This is your chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Work with advanced systems such as ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools. Join a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Access world‑class training and development from day one, and be part of a purpose‑driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow” guided by our Five Principles.