Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled)

Mars; Bath; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage company is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer in Castle Cary. The role requires a solid engineering foundation, hands-on maintenance experience, and a focus on safety and efficiency in production. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis and repairs on machinery, alongside supporting technical safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, promoting personal and professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Employee shop

Qualifications

• Recognized apprenticeship in Engineering.
• Experience in maintenance or reliability department preferred.
• Systematic root cause analysis of technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on production machinery.
• Ensure technical and food safety standards.
• Complete planned maintenance activities.

Skills

Engineering & Technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

National Standard level 4 or HNC / HND in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multi skilled) – Castle Cary

Salary: GBP43,600 - GBP46,100 (prorated and inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience plus performance related company bonus

Hours: 32 hours per week

Weekend: 2x shifts Saturday & Sunday alternating weekly between nights 22:00-10:00 and days 10:00-22:00

Weekday: 1x shift Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00/06:00-14:00

Permanent position

Benefits

• Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Employee shop

What you'll do

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on production machinery, identifying root causes and completing repairs to restore production.
• Ensure technical safety and food safety standards on your shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager.
• Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team.
• Oversee all factory services on shift (including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas).
• Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days team.
• Complete planned maintenance activities and improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production.

What we're looking for

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills, built through a recognized apprenticeship.
• National Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC / HND in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification with experience in the other discipline.
• Self-sufficient, hands-on, and strong problem-solving ability; systematic root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Experience working in a maintenance or reliability department.
• Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits).

What Mars offers

• Work with over 130,000 associates guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company focused on building a better tomorrow.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.
• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with operations in more than 80 countries. We produce brands such as M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, SKITTLES and more. We care for pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses globally.