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Engineering Technician

Cumbria

Mars

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
6 hours ago
Salary
Competitive
Recruiter
Mars
Closes
09 Sep 2025
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Job Description:

Shift Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled)

Batley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Salary: GBP50,400 -GBP59,900 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience Performance related company bonusShifts: 12 hours, 7-7, 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 restaurantOn-site GymPrivate medical insurance and free flu jabsFree on-site parkingEmployee shopOn-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

Our Mars Petcare factory have an opportunity to join our dynamic team. Focusing 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 our production lines, and take ownership of designated areas, driving continuous improvement (CI) 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 packagesFMCG experience desirableWorking 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 organisationProvide technical experience/expertise/ 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, ensures that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, todayBest-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including 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: M&M's , SNICKERS , TWIX , MILKY WAY , DOVE , PEDIGREE , ROYAL CANIN , WHISKAS , EXTRA , ORBIT , 5 , SKITTLES , BEN'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA . Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of 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 - inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards 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.

Ad ID: 5416929694

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