Electrical & Controls Technician
đź“Ť Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
đź’Ľ Full-time | Shift-based role
💰 £51,900 – £56,000 + bonuses & benefits
About the Role
Looking to work with cutting-edge automation in a high-speed manufacturing environment? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking production site where innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement are at the core of operations.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and optimising complex processing and packaging equipment, ensuring efficiency, safety, and performance across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated and electromechanical equipment
* Support breakdown response and transition into preventive maintenance activities
* Diagnose faults across processing, filling, conveying, and packaging systems
* Apply both electrical and mechanical engineering principles to resolve issues
* Conduct root cause analysis for recurring faults and major breakdowns
* Track and analyse maintenance data to improve reliability and performance
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Kaizen)
* Support new projects, upgrades, and ongoing technical development
Shift Pattern
* 12-hour shifts
* 2 days (07:00 – 19:00)
* 2 nights (19:00 – 07:00)
* 4 days off (repeat cycle)
What You’ll Bring
* Electrical engineering background (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience)
* Knowledge of electrical standards (e.g. BS7671) or similar
* Experience working with automated machinery, PLCs, or robotics
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Experience with maintenance, calibration, or technical systems
* Ability to adapt to different control systems and technologies
* Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach
Benefits
* ÂŁ2,500 welcome bonus + performance bonus
* Private healthcare and enhanced parental leave
* Pension scheme (up to 9% contribution)
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* EV salary sacrifice scheme
* Gym membership and wellbeing support
* On-site restaurant and free parking
* 24–32 days annual leave (based on service)
* Structured career development and training opportunities
Why Apply?
* Work with advanced automation technologies (robotics, PLCs, predictive maintenance)
* Join a collaborative, innovation-driven environment
* Access long-term career development within a global organisation