Roadside Technician

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

Job summary

A renowned pet food company is seeking an Electrical & Controls Technician to enhance the reliability of high-speed food processing equipment. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated systems while participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have relevant electrical engineering qualifications and experience with precision instrumentation. The company offers a competitive salary along with private healthcare, generous leave, and substantial pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift allowances

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Gym membership

Annual leave starts at 24 days

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Level 4 apprenticeship in electrical engineering.
• Experience in maintaining automated electromechanical machinery.
• Strong curiosity and drive to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain processing and packing machinery.
• Provide troubleshooting for automated equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks and equipment analysis.
• Participate in lean and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyze root causes of major breakdowns.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Experience with precision instrumentation repair

Adaptability to electrical power supplies

Experience in troubleshooting automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical & Controls Technician - Mars Petcare

Position: Electrical & Controls Technician Location: Melton Mowbray Salary: £51,900 - £56,000 (inclusive of shift allowances, DOE) Shift Pattern: 12‑hour shift – 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

Overview

We are at the forefront of innovation in high‑speed food processing and are searching for a talented Electrical & Controls Technician to join our team. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the reliability of complex process and high‑speed food processing equipment, including robotic, PLC, and predictive maintenance technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices.
• Provide equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance for automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and systematic observation of operational effectiveness.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams (Lean, Kaizen) and new project activities.
• Conduct root‑cause failure analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems.
• Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to identify and eliminate recurring equipment issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Practical electrical engineering skills (HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship, or BS7671 compliance).
• Experience with precision instrumentation repair, calibration, and related 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 willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery, or a related background.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift allowances and performance bonus.
• Private healthcare (including equal parental leave).
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution).
• EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Gym membership and wellbeing support.
• Annual leave starts at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service.
• Free parking on site.
• Hot food restaurant on site.
• Career growth opportunities with structured development and Mars University.