Roadside Technician

Gbs Uk; Leeds; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company based in East Midlands is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining high-speed processing equipment, requiring strong electrical engineering skills and problem-solving capabilities. You will participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform analysis on equipment breakdowns. Attractive benefits are offered, including a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare support.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

Generous pension up to 9%

Gym membership & wellbeing support

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical engineering.
• Practical experience with precision instrumentation repair.
• Experience in maintaining automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain packaging machinery using reliability practices.
• Provide equipment troubleshooting and transition to preventive maintenance.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Troubleshooting abilities

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Education

HNC/HND in electrical engineering or related field

BS 7671 knowledge

Tools

ABB/Kuka robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Job Title: Electrical & Controls Technician

Location: Melton Mowbray, East Midlands

Contract: Permanent

Shift Pattern: 12‑hour rotating 3‑shift system (7‑7 day, 7‑7 night, 4 off)

Salary: £51,900‑£56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE) + performance bonus

Overview

At Mars Petcare we are at the forefront of high‑speed food processing. This role focuses on troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance of complex process and high‑speed food processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices.
• Provide equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance; transition to preventive maintenance as troubleshooting requirements are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and new project activities.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.
• Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to reduce recurring equipment issues.
• Work with automated and electromechanical equipment such as ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical engineering or related field; BS 7671 knowledge.
• Practical electrical engineering skills and experience with precision instrumentation repair and calibration.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, curiosity, and drive to improve processes.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery.
• Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift allowances.
• Performance bonus and exceptional benefits.
• Private healthcare, equal parental leave.
• Generous pension up to 9 % contribution.
• Life assurance (4 × salary).
• EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Gym membership & wellbeing support.
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service.
• Free parking on site.
• Access to Mars University structured development.
• Work alongside 130,000+ associates worldwide, purpose‑driven company.