Electrical & Controls Tech Food Processing; Shifts

Electrical & Controls Technician

Location:

Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom.

Salary range: £54,700 – £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE). Additional compensation includes a £5,000 Welcome Bonus, an 8% Performance Bonus and Exceptional Benefits.

• 12 hour shifts
• 7 am – 7 pm for 2 consecutive days
• 7 pm – 7 am for 2 consecutive nights
• 4 days off after each 4‑day cycle

We are at the forefront of innovation in high‑speed food processing. As an Electrical & Controls Technician you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology such as ABB/KUKA robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Your main responsibilities will focus on ensuring the safe and reliable operation of complex process equipment. You will start with equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance, then transition to preventive maintenance activities.

• Repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to reduce recurring equipment problems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems.

• Practical electrical engineering skills, validated via HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship) or BS 7671 certifications, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation, repair, calibration, or experience with similar technical equipment.
• 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 willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery, or background in industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering.

• Welcome bonus paid in the first week’s salary.
• Hot food restaurant and free on‑site catering.
• Opportunity for career growth with structured development and Mars University.
• Private healthcare, parental leave, generous pension up to 9% contribution, and life assurance.
• EV salary sacrifice scheme, gym membership, well‑being support.
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, plus free on‑site parking.

• Work alongside 130,000+ associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles.
• Purpose‑driven culture shaping a better future.
• Access world‑class training and development from day one.