Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) - Batley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire
We have an opportunity to join our Mars Petcare factory as a Shift Maintenance Engineer focused on machine maintenance for specialized equipment, including flow wrapping, pick and place robotics, and secondary and tertiary packaging machinery. You will collaborate as part of a four-person team under the guidance of the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on our production lines, and take ownership of designated areas, driving continuous improvement (CI) through digitalised analysis.
What you will do (Responsibilities)
* Perform fault diagnosis leading to resolution of random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process.
* Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days support organisation.
* Provide technical experience/expertise/information to assist others in resolution of equipment issues.
* Be responsible for the safe and required delivery of all services into and out of the factory during shift (including steam, air, water, gas and electricity).
* Undertake planning of maintenance activities, for both self and others, to achieve smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment.
* With the area engineer, ensure that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed.
What we are looking for (Qualifications)
* Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognized apprenticeship.
* HNC level in an electrical engineering discipline and a sound mechanical aptitude.
* Proven working knowledge of 415v distribution, motor control, PLC software, process control philosophies, level 2 systems & networks; experience of pneumatics & hydraulics is advantageous.
* Understanding and knowledge of a broad range of electromechanical devices.
* Reasonable working knowledge of health & safety regulations.
* Computer literate with experience using Atlas PM, SAP and Microsoft packages.
* FMCG experience desirable; working knowledge in Rockwell PLC including fault finding and diagnosing desirable.
What you can expect from Mars
* Work with over 130,000 diverse Associates guided by The Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company focused on building a better tomorrow.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
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
About Mars
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce brands such as M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, SKITTLES, and BEN’S ORIGINAL, and care for pets through our nutrition, health and services brands. Mars operates in more than 80 countries and is guided by the Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.
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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