Overview
Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) — Batley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Permanent position. Salary: £50,400 - £56,700 (inclusive of shift allowance) depending on experience. Performance related company bonus. Shift pattern includes 12-hour shifts with a rotation: 2 days 2 nights (5 off), 2 days 3 nights (4 off), 3 days 2 nights (5 off) and then the cycle repeats.
Our Mars Petcare factory has an opportunity to join our dynamic team. The role focuses on machine maintenance for specialized equipment, including flow wrapping, pick and place robotics, and secondary and tertiary packaging machinery. You will work as part of a four-person team under the guidance of the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality and efficiency on production lines, taking ownership of designated areas, and driving continuous improvement through digitalised analysis.
Responsibilities
* Perform fault diagnosis leading to resolution of random failures on production machinery, identifying root causes in the repair process.
* Escalate technical issues when appropriate to the days support organisation.
* Provide technical experience, expertise and information to assist others in resolving equipment issues.
* Ensure safe and compliant delivery of all services into and out of the factory during shift (including steam, air, water, gas and electricity).
* Plan maintenance activities for self and others to achieve a smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment.
* Work with the area engineer to ensure the appropriate planned preventative maintenance is completed.
Qualifications
* Solid foundation in engineering through a recognized apprenticeship; HNC in electrical engineering and strong mechanical aptitude.
* Proven working knowledge of 415V distribution, motor control, PLC software, process control philosophies, level 2 systems and networks. Pneumatics and hydraulics experience is advantageous.
* Understanding and knowledge of a broad range of electromechanical devices; reasonable working knowledge of H&S regulations.
* Computer literate with familiarity of internal software packages (e.g., Atlas PM, SAP, Microsoft). FMCG experience desirable. Working knowledge of Rockwell PLC including fault finding and diagnosing desirable.
Benefits and Company Information
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.
* Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
* On-site facilities: hot food restaurant, on-site gym, private medical insurance and flu jabs, free on-site parking, employee shop, on-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist.
* Mars is a family-owned business with a global presence and diverse brands (M&M's, Snickers, Pedigree and more). The Mars Five Principles are Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.
About Mars
Mars is a family-owned business with a global footprint. We produce world-renowned brands and proudly support pet care networks worldwide. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and are happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey.
EEO and Inclusion
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