Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled)

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

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a skilled technician to perform fault diagnosis and repairs on production machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background through an apprenticeship, with experience in maintenance and health & safety knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary of £43,600 - £46,100 along with a performance-related company bonus and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Company bonus

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills built through a recognized apprenticeship.
• Self-sufficient and hands-on with strong problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrable experience in a maintenance or reliability department.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on production machinery.
• Oversee factory services on shift including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas.
• Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements.

Skills

Engineering & Technical skills

Problem-solving ability

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Location: Tytherington, Wiltshire, UK, BA12 7

Salary: £43,600 - £46,100 (prorated and inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience plus performance related company bonus

Hours: 32 hours per week

Position: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process.
• Responsibility for technical safety and food safety standards on your shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager.
• Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team.
• Responsible for overseeing 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 we are looking for

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

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on production machinery, identifying root causes in the repair process.

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 a better tomorrow.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a 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, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - guide our 130,000 Associates.