Reliability Electrical & Controls Technician


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???? Melton Mowbray
???? £39,300- £44,300 DOE
???? + £2,500 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

???? Hours- 37.5 per week: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm

???? Why Join Us?

At Melton, we're at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we're searching for a talented Reliability Electrical & Controls Technician 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

Reduce technical downtime by driving the effective implementation of preventative maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. The role holder is responsible for ensuring full compliance with legislative and corporate requirements, while leading the identification, planning, and delivery of improvement activities within their area of ownership.

⭐ 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
Proven electrical and control systems expertise within an FMCG environment.

Competent in risk assessment, change control procedures, and continuous improvement practices.

Experienced in leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and fault-finding investigations to resolve technical issues.

Strong working knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric control systems and software.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PI ProcessBook, and SAP Planned Maintenance systems.

Qualified to minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with C&G 2382-18 (18th Edition); 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable.

???? Key Responsibilities
Ensure technical compliance and drive continuous improvement within the area of ownership.

Deliver planned maintenance tasks on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Act as a key technical contributor within the factory ownership team.

Plan and execute small-scale proactive maintenance projects, including parts, labour, outage planning, communication, and delivery.

Lead technical issue resolution and drive clear cross-shift communication of plans within the area of ownership.

Maintain accurate records in SAP, represent the area in weekly forums, escalate issues appropriately, and support planning and technical teams as priorities require, including minor PLC modifications.

???? 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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