Overview
Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) – Batley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Salary: £50,400 - £56,700 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience. Performance related company bonus. Shifts: 12 hours, 7-7 on a rotating pattern: 2 days 2 nights (5 off), 2 days 3 nights (4 off), 3 days 2 nights (5 off) and the rotation starts again. Permanent position.
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.
Our Mars Petcare factory offers the opportunity to join a 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 collaborate as part of a four-person team under the guidance of the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on production lines, and take ownership of designated areas, driving continuous improvement through digitalised analysis at your fingertips.
What are we looking for?
* 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 would be an advantage. Understanding and knowledge of a broad range of electromechanical devices. Reasonable working knowledge of H&S regulations.
* Computer literate and comfortable navigating internal software packages such as Atlas PM, SAP and Microsoft packages. FMCG experience desirable. Working knowledge in Rockwell PLC including fault finding and diagnosing desirable.
What would be your key 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 and information to assist others in resolution of equipment issues. Ensure the safe and required 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 smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment. In conjunction with the area engineer, ensure that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed.
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, guided by The Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company committed to building the world we want tomorrow, today.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
* An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
About Mars
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands, including M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. We proudly care for half the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – guide our 130,000 Associates every day toward creating the world we want tomorrow.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey.
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