Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

  Melton Mowbray  
  £ 50,900 - £56,900   (including shift allowance s, DOE )  
  +  £ 2,500   Welcome bonus ,  Performance   Bonus & Exceptional Benefits  

  Shift pattern   12 Hrs – 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off     

Our Melton Mowbray factory is proudly part of Mars Petcare.  Since 1951, our Melton site has been at the heart of UK pet food manufacturing, producing some of the world’s most-loved pet food brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®. Together, we are united by a single, inspiring purpose: to create A Better World for Pets®  

  Why Join Us?  

At Melton,  we’re   at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and  we’re   searching for a talented  Mechanical Maintenance Engineer   to join our team. This  isn’t   just another job –  it’s   your chance to make an impact, grow your  expertise , and work with  cutting-edge   technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  

Cutting-Edge   Tech : Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools.  

Supportive Culture : Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.  

  The Role  

Drive a reduction in repair times through effective problem solving and strong technical skills. Provide technical facilitation, training, and leadership to deliver solutions that reduce downtime, waste, quality issues, and safety risks .  

⭐   What’s   in it for you?  

• Welcome bonus  paid in your first  week's   salary  

• Hot food restaurant   on site   

• Career growth opportunities   with structured development & Mars University  

• Private healthcare   + equal parental leave  

• 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  

• Qualified to a minimum of Higher National Certificate   or Higher National Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by practical experience  

• Proven technical  expertise   within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.  

• Strong problem-solving capability , with experience in root cause analysis of technical issues.  

• Proficient in key systems and tools , including Microsoft Excel, PI Process   Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance.  

• Competent in risk assessment   and change control processes, ensuring compliance and safe working practices.  

• Experienced in leading root cause analysis   and fault-finding investigations to drive sustainable improvements.  

  Key Responsibilities  

• Ability to fault find and problem solve   on a broad range of equipment in a variety of situations.   

• Effective delivery of maintenance activities , to ensure smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment.   

• Take part in risk assessments and formulation   of method statements to  assist   in safe undertaking of any activity.   

• Identify   parts for the purchasing of goods   and services where these are necessary to conclude work.   

• Fix breakdowns   in a timely manner   during their shift  timeframe    

• Level one problem solving   including  component   failure analysis   

• Detailed entry into Atlas   of all breakdowns / known jobs.  

  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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