Engineering Technician

Multiskilled Engineering Technician

Location: Batley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Salary: £50,400- £6,700 (including shift allowance, DOE) + ,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Fun freebies and best‑in‑class development
• Ongoing commitment to your growth and development across our world‑famous brands
• Supportive environment to bring the world we want tomorrow to life

Join our dynamic Mars Petcare factory team, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing specialized production equipment with a strong electrical bias. This position is ideal for individuals with electrical engineering skills and a passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problem‑solving.

• Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off
• Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights, 4 off
• Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off
• Then repeat

• Competitive salary £50,400–£60,700 (DOE + shift allowance)
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week
• Hot food restaurant on site
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare and equal parental leave
• Onsite gym, nurse, osteopath, podiatrist
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, increasing to 32 with service
• Free parking on site

• Solid foundation in engineering (recognised apprenticeship)
• HNC level in an electrical engineering discipline and sound mechanical aptitude
• Proven working knowledge of 415 V distribution, motor control, PLC software, process control philosophies, level‑2 systems & networks (pneumatics & hydraulics an advantage)
• Understanding of a broad range of electromechanical devices
• Reasonable working knowledge of H&S regulations
• Computer literate and comfortable navigating Atlas PM, SAP and Microsoft packages

• Perform fault diagnosis and resolve random failures on production machinery, identifying root causes
• Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the day’s support organisation
• Provide technical experience, expertise and information to assist others in resolving equipment issues
• Ensure safe and required delivery of all services (steam, air, water, gas, electricity) into and out of the factory during shift
• Plan maintenance activities for self and others to achieve smooth transition between maintenance and production availability
• Work with the area engineer to ensure planned preventative maintenance is completed

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose‑driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”
• Access world‑class training & development from day one
• Industry‑leading salary and benefits package

This is a fully remote, paid apprenticeship designed to provide comprehensive training and hands‑on experience in a dynamic engineering environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, learn cutting‑edge techniques and contribute to exciting projects. The programme is ideal for those passionate about engineering with strong problem‑solving skills.

• Assist senior engineers in diagnosing and resolving technical issues
• Learn to operate and maintain engineering equipment and machinery remotely
• Support the development and testing of new engineering prototypes
• Conduct research and gather data for engineering projects
• Prepare technical documentation and reports under supervision
• Participate in virtual training sessions and workshops to build technical expertise
• Follow established safety protocols and procedures in all tasks
• Collaborate with team members through digital communication channels
• Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to internal teams
• Contribute to the improvement of engineering processes and workflows
• Gain practical experience in areas such as mechanical, electrical or software engineering, as applicable

• A genuine interest in engineering and technology
• Strong aptitude for problem‑solving and analytical thinking
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