Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
1 day ago
Melton Mowbray
Job Description: π Melton Mowbray π· Β£39,300 - Β£44,300 Dependent on experience π + Β£2,500 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits π Hours: 37.5 - Mon-Fri 7am-3pm π 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. πΌ 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. β What's in it for you? β’ Welcome bonus paid in your first week's salary, β’ Hot food restaurant on site, β’ Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, β’ Private healthcare + equal parental leave, β’ Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), β’ Life assurance (4x salary), β’ EV salary sacrifice scheme, β’ Gym membership & wellbeing support, β’ Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, β’ Free parking on site β
What We're Looking For β’ Technical qualifications: Minimum HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or a related field, backed by practical experience, β’ Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments: You know how to troubleshoot and maintain complex mechanical systems., β’ Proven problem-solving skills: You excel at Root Cause Analysis and fault finding., β’ Technical proficiency: Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance., β’ Leadership & teamwork: You thrive in a collaborative setting, with the ability to coach and inspire others. π§ Key Responsibilities β’ Keep things running smoothly: Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated, electromechanical systems - from refrigeration systems to meat processing equipment, conveyors, and fluid systems., β’ Be the problem solver: Diagnose breakdowns and ensure timely resolutions, reducing downtime to boost productivity., β’ Team leader & technical coach: Lead by example and support your colleagues, sharing your technical expertise to elevate the team., β’ Drive improvement: Take on small-scale improvements, actively contributing to continuous innovation and efficiency., β’ Champion safety: Participate in risk assessments and ensure all activities adhere to safety standards (ISO 14000, PTW, Hot Work, etc.)., β’ Collaborative communication: Be the bridge between operations and technical teams, ensuring clear and effective communication at all times., β’ Develop talent: Help build the next generation of engineers through technical training and coaching. π What You Can Expect from Mars β’ Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, β’ Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", β’ Access world-class training & development from day one, β’ Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package