Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

📍 Melton Mowbray
💷 £39,300 - £44,300 Dependent on experience
🎁 + £2,500 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

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Hours:

37.5 - Mon-Fri 7am-3pm  

🌟 Why Join Us?

At Melton, we're at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we're searching for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 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

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.

⭐ What's in it for you?

Welcome bonus paid in your first week's 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

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 and maintain complex 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.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

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 ensure timely resolutions, reducing downtime to boost productivity.

Team leader & technical coach:
Lead by example and support your colleagues, sharing your technical expertise to 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 generation of engineers through technical training and coaching.

🌍 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