Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled)

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

Job summary

A leading pet food producer in Scotland seeks a Shift Maintenance Engineer for hands-on maintenance of processing equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong Electrical and Mechanical Engineering background achieved through a recognized apprenticeship, alongside problem-solving skills. The role includes troubleshooting, ensuring safety standards, and collaborating within a dynamic team environment. Competitive salary and benefits, including a performance-related bonus, are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Employee shop

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills from a recognized apprenticeship.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance or reliability department.
• Self-sufficient and systematic root cause analysis of technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on production machinery.
• Ensure technical safety and food safety standards.
• Oversee all factory services on shift.

Skills

Engineering & Technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Industry Health & Safety knowledge

Education

National Standard level 4 or HNC/HND in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multi skilled) – Castle Cary

Permanent position • 32 hours per week

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

Shifts

• Weekend: 2x shifts Saturday & Sunday alternating weekly between (nights) 10pm-10am & (days) 10am-10pm
• Weekday: 1x shift Mon-Fri 8am-4pm/6am-2pm

Benefits

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

Role purpose

This role focuses on hands-on maintenance for specialised pet food processing & packaging equipment, including mechanical and electrical challenges. The aim of this shift-based role is to problem solve and repair technical faults on factory equipment, reducing downtime and helping the site achieve production targets in a safe and food-safe manner.

You will collaborate with other shift maintenance engineers, shift operations, and days engineers to maintain and improve factory performance and asset reliability. You will also be involved in longer-term improvements and projects to improve reliability on assets, maintenance schedules, or maintenance strategy.

What are we 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 a combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline. Or Electrical or Mechanical qualification with other qualifications/experience in the other discipline
• Self-sufficient, hands-on, and strong problem-solving ability; systematic root cause analysis of technical issues
• Demonstrated experience in a maintenance or reliability department
• Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits)

Key responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process
• 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 & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company focused on building the world we want 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 more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce brands such as M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. We operate in more than 80 countries and care for half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses. The Mars Five Principles are Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.