Electrician Technician

Job Overview

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.

We are searching for a talented Electrical & Controls Technician to join our team. This is a chance to grow your expertise and work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced environment.

To maintain, troubleshoot, test and modify automated and electromechanical equipment, applying engineering principles to resolve production issues and improve efficiency and reliability. Focus initially on equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance, then shift toward preventive maintenance activities. Also participate in continuous improvement teams and project activities.

12 hours per shift:

• 2 days 7am-7pm, 2 nights 7pm-7am, then repeat.

• Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands‑on experience.
• Understanding of precision instrumentation, repair and calibration, or experience with similar technical equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, curiosity, and drive to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems, with willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery, or background in industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering with exposure to automation concepts.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to reduce recurring equipment issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems.

• Welcome bonus paid in first week salary.
• On‑site hot food restaurant.
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University.
• Private healthcare & equal parental leave.
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution) and life assurance (4x salary).
• EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Gym membership and wellbeing support.
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service; free on‑site parking.