Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Swithland

Job Description

Melton Mowbray £39,300- £44,300

Dependent on experience + £5,000

Welcome bonus ,Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Our Melton Mowbray factoryis proudly part ofMars Petcare. Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE®andWHISKAS®. Together, we are united by a single, inspiring purpose: to createA Better World for Pets®

At Melton,we’reat the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, andwe’researching for a talented
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
to join our team. Thisisn’tjust another job –it’syour chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools.

Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Drive a reduction in repair times through effective problem solving and strong technical skills. Provide technical facilitation, training, and leadership to deliver solutions that reduce downtime, waste, quality issues, and safety risks.

• Welcome bonus
  paid in your firstweek’ssalary

• 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

• Technical qualifications
  :
  Minimum HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or a related field, backed by practical experience

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments
  :
  You know how to troubleshoot andmaintaincomplex mechanical systems.

• Proven problem-solving skills
  :
  You excel at Root Cause Analysis and fault finding.

• Technical proficiency
  :
  Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance.

• Leadership & teamwork
  :
  You thrive in a collaborative setting, with the ability to coach and inspire others.

• Keep things running smoothly:Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated, electromechanical systems – from refrigeration systems to meat processing equipment, conveyors, and fluid systems.

• Be the problem solver
  :
  Diagnose breakdowns and ensuretimelyresolutions, reducing downtime to boost productivity.

• Team leader & technical coach
  :
  Lead by example and support your colleagues, sharing your technicalexpertiseto elevate the team.

• Drive improvement
  :
  Take on small-scale improvements, actively contributing to continuous innovation and efficiency.

• Champion safety
  :
  
  Participate in risk assessments and ensure all activities adhere to safety standards (ISO 14000, PTW, Hot Work, etc.).

• Collaborative communication
  :
  Be the bridge between operations and technical teams,ensuring clear and effective communication at all times.

• Develop talent
  :
  Help build the next of engineers through technical training and coaching.

• 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

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