Overview
Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) – Batley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Permanent position with a 12-hour shift pattern and a shift allowance. Salary £50,400 - £56,700 (inclusive of shift allowance), plus performance-related company bonus.
Shifts
* 12-hour shifts: 7:00 – 7:00
* Rotation: 2 days 2 nights (5 off), 2 days 3 nights (4 off), 3 days 2 nights (5 off). The rotation starts again.
Benefits
* Hot food restaurant
* On-site gym
* Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
* Free on-site parking
* Employee shop
* On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
What you’ll do
Join our Mars Petcare factory to focus on machine maintenance for specialized equipment, including flow-wrapping, pick-and-place robotics, and secondary/tertiary packaging machinery. Work as part of a four-person engineering team under the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on production lines. Take ownership of designated areas and drive continuous improvement (CI) through digital analysis.
What we’re looking for
* Solid engineering foundation from a recognized apprenticeship
* HNC level in electrical engineering; strong mechanical aptitude
* Experience with 415V distribution, motor control, PLC software, process control philosophies, level 2 systems & networks
* Experience with pneumatics & hydraulics is an advantage
* Understanding of electromechanical devices; reasonable knowledge of H&S regulations
* Computer literacy; comfortable with internal software such as Atlas PM, SAP, and Microsoft packages
* FMCG experience desirable; working knowledge in Rockwell PLC, fault finding and diagnosing desirable
Key responsibilities
* Perform fault diagnosis and resolve random failures on production machinery; identify root causes
* Escalate technical issues as needed to the days support organisation
* Provide technical experience and information to assist others in equipment issue resolution
* Ensure safe and compliant delivery of all services into and out of the factory during shift (steam, air, water, gas, electricity)
* Plan maintenance activities for self and others to ensure smooth transition between maintenance and production availability
* Coordinate with the area engineer to ensure completion of the right planned preventive maintenance
About Mars
Mars is a family-owned business with a global presence, brands include M&M's, SNICKERS, ROYAL CANIN, PEDIGREE and more. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and are happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey.
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