Overview
Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) at Mars Petcare factory. Focus on machine maintenance for specialized equipment, including flow wrapping, pick and place robotics, and secondary and tertiary packaging machinery. 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 (CI) through digitalised analysis.
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 day’s 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 self and others, to achieve a smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment.
* In conjunction with the area engineer, ensure that the right planned preventive maintenance is completed.
What we are 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.
Key responsibilities
* Maintenance planning and fault diagnosis to support production availability.
* Coordinate with the days support organisation for escalation of technical issues.
* Share technical knowledge to assist others in resolving equipment issues.
* Ensure safe delivery of services into and out of the factory during shift (steam, air, water, gas, electricity).
* Plan maintenance activities for self and others to ensure smooth production continuity.
* Ensure the right planned preventive maintenance is completed in conjunction with the area engineer.
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, including Mars University.
* Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
About Mars
Mars is a family-owned business with a global footprint and a portfolio of brands including M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, SKITTLES, and more. Mars operates in more than 80 countries and emphasizes Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom—the Mars Five Principles.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and are happy to discuss adjustments to support you through the recruitment journey.
Additional information
Location: Batley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire area. Permanent position. Salary: £50,400 – £56,700 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience. Shift pattern: 12 hours (7-7) with rotations including 2 days 2 nights (5 off), 2 days 3 nights (4 off), 3 days 2 nights (5 off) and cycle restarts. Benefits: hot food restaurant, on-site gym, private medical insurance and flu jabs, free on-site parking, employee shop. Company bonus and other benefits apply.
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