Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:

Electrical Engineer

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Salary Package from £47,935.30 (inclusive of company bonus and shift pay), plus benefits

Shift Pattern 2 x12hr days followed by 2 x12hr nights, followed by 4 days off

At Mars, your pet's health is our obsession. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail is what makes it possible for us to deliver precise, effective nutrition, and help them become their magnificent best!

We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join and be responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment. The role will mainly focus on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance. As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities.

They will systematically repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness. Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training.

What are we looking for?

• Electrical engineering experience and HNC / HND (NVQ LV4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Knowledge of precision instrumentation, repair, and calibration
• Skilled in Programmable Logic Controller, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment (Allen Bradley/Schneider)
• Single and 3-phase powered equipment (troubleshoot, test, and repair)
• AC and DC control systems (troubleshoot, test, and repair)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, modify, and program automated, electromechanical equipment
• Apply engineering principals with mechanical and electrical knowledge to eliminate production problems and improve efficiency and reliability
• Develop, track, and communicate maintenance specific metrics to identify reduce and eliminate recurring issues on equipment and improve system reliability.
• Participation in continuous improvement activities (Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen)
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on major unplanned breakdowns and recurring problems

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, today
• Best-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

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.