Electrical & Controls Technician

Location: Syston

Job Description:

Melton Mowbray
£54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE)
+ £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

Why Join Us?

At Melton, we're at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we're searching for a talented  Electrical & Controls Technician  to join our team. This isn't just another job - it's your chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Cutting-Edge Tech :
Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools.  Supportive Culture :
Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

The Role

We have an opportunity for an  Electrical & Controls Technician  to join and be responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment. The role will mainly focus on  providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance . As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities.

Systematically  repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery  using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness. Other duties include participating in  continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities  and continuous training.

Shift Pattern  -  12 Hours

• 2 Days:  7am-7pm

• 2 Nights : 7pm-7am

...and then repeat.

⭐ What's in it for you?
Welcome bonus  paid in your 1st weeks salary
Hot food restaurant  on site
Career growth opportunities  with structured development & Mars University
Private healthcare  + equal parental leave
Generous pension  (up to 9% contribution)
Life assurance  (4x salary)
EV salary sacrifice  scheme
Gym membership  & wellbeing support
Annual leave starting  at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
Free parking  on site

✅ What We're Looking For
Practical electrical engineering skills gained through  HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands-on experience in a technical field.
Understanding of precision instrumentation
-including repair and calibration-or experience with similar technical equipment.
Mindset:  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 a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches to equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated  or electromechanical machinery, or a background in related fields such as industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering, with exposure to automation concepts.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify  automated and electromechanical equipment, applying transferable skills from related technical roles.
Apply engineering principles
-drawing on both mechanical and electrical knowledge-to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency and reliability.
Develop, track, and communicate  maintenance metrics to identify, reduce, and eliminate recurring equipment issues, contributing to improved system reliability.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives  (such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen), bringing fresh perspectives from previous roles or industries.
Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis  on major breakdowns and recurring problems, using analytical skills and experience from any technical problem-solving environment.

What You Can Expect from Mars
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
Join a company with an  industry-leading salary and benefits package