Join our dynamic Mars Petcare factory team, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing specialized production equipment with a strong electrical bias. This position is ideal for individuals with electrical engineering skills and a passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problem‑solving.
£50,400‑£56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE) + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.
Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best‑in‑class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world‑famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Shift Pattern (12‑hour rotation, 7‑7)
* Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off
* Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights, 4 off
* Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off
and then repeat.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary £50,400‑£56,700 (DOE + shift allowance)
* Welcome bonus paid in your first week
* Hot food restaurant on site
* Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
* Private healthcare + equal parental leave
* Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
* Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* EV salary sacrifice scheme
* Gym membership & wellbeing support
* Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
* Free parking on site
What We’re 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 415 v 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.
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 day support organisation.
* Provide technical experience, expertise and information to assist others in resolution of equipment issues.
* 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.
* In conjunction with the area engineer, ensure that the right planned preventive maintenance is completed.
What You Can Expect from Mars
* Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles.
* Be part of a purpose‑driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow.”
* Access world‑class training & development from day one.
* Join a company with an industry‑leading salary and benefits package.
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