Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer

Melton Mowbray

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!

At Mars we now have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join and drive a reduction in MTTR through effective problem solving and technical skills. The role will include technical facilitation, training and leadership of technical solutions, to enable a reduction in technical downtime impacting TRS, Waste, Quality and Safety.

What are we looking for?

• Mechanical engineering experience or HNC / HND (NVQ LV4 apprenticeship) in Mechanical Engineering
• Technical engineering skills within a FMCG environment or similar
• Experience in problem solving and Root Cause Analysis of technical issues

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Provide technical experience and expertise supporting other groups and functions continuous improvement
• Identify and provide technical training and coaching for technicians and process operators, to support the team’s development
• Effective delivery of maintenance activities, to ensure smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment
• Support of Technical Team Leader in their area of ownership
• Take part in risk assessments and formulation of method statements to assist in safe undertaking of any activity.

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.

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.