Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will:
Drive a reduction in repair times through effective problem-solving and technical expertise. Provide technical facilitation, training, and leadership to minimize downtime, waste, quality issues, and safety risks.

• Welcome Bonus:
  Paid in your first week's salary.
• On-Site Hot Food Restaurant:
  Enjoy delicious meals during your breaks.
• Career Growth Opportunities:
  Benefit from structured development & Mars University.
• Private Healthcare:
  Plus equal parental leave.
• Generous Pension:
  Up to 9% contribution.
• Life Assurance: 4x salary coverage.
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
  Drive greener with our support.
• Gym Membership & Wellbeing Support:
  Stay fit and healthy.
• Annual Leave:
  Starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service.
• Free Parking:
  Convenient on-site parking.

• Minimum HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or a related field, with practical experience.
• Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing Environments:
  You know how to troubleshoot and maintain complex mechanical systems.
• Proven Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  You excel at Root Cause Analysis and fault finding.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance.
• Leadership & Teamwork:
  You thrive in a collaborative setting and can coach and inspire others.

• Keep Things Running Smoothly:
  Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated, electromechanical systems.
• Be the Problem Solver:
  Diagnose breakdowns and ensure timely resolutions to boost productivity.
• Team Leader & Technical Coach:
  Lead by example and support your colleagues with your expertise.
• Drive Improvement:
  Contribute to continuous innovation and efficiency.
  
  Champion Safety:
  Participate in risk assessments and ensure adherence to safety standards.
  
  Collaborative Communication:
  Bridge the gap between operations and technical teams.
• Develop Talent:
  Help build the next generation of engineers through 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.

Location:

Melton Mowbray Salary: £39,300 - £44,300 (Dependent on experience) Welcome Bonus: £5,000, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Hours:

37.5 - Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm

About Us:

Welcome to our Melton Mowbray factory, a proud part of Mars Petcare! Since 1951, we've been at the forefront of UK pet food manufacturing, creating beloved brands like PEDIGREE and WHISKAS. Together, we share a powerful mission: to create A Better World for Pets.

At Melton, we're leading the way in high-speed food processing, and we're on the lookout for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. This isn't just another job; it's your opportunity to:

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