Job Description:
Melton Mowbray
£39,300 - £44,300 Dependent on experience
£2,500 Welcome bonus, Performance Bonus Exceptional Benefits
Hours: 37.5 – 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 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
- Technical qualifications: Minimum HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or a related field, backed by practical experience
- Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments: You know how to troubleshoot and maintain complex mechanical systems.
- Proven problem-solving skills: You excel at Root Cause Analysis and fault finding.
- Technical proficiency: Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance.
- Leadership teamwork: You thrive in a collaborative setting, with the ability to coach and inspire others.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep things running smoothly: Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated, electromechanical systems – from refrigeration systems to meat processing equipment, conveyors, and fluid systems.
- Be the problem solver: Diagnose breakdowns and ensure timely resolutions, reducing downtime to boost productivity.
- Team leader technical coach: Lead by example and support your colleagues, sharing your technical expertise to elevate the team.
- Drive improvement: Take on small-scale improvements, actively contributing to continuous innovation and efficiency.
- Champion safety: Participate in risk assessments and ensure all activities adhere to safety standards (ISO 14000, PTW, Hot Work, etc.).
- Collaborative communication: Be the bridge between operations and technical teams, ensuring clear and effective communication at all times.
- Develop talent: Help build the next generation of engineers through technical training and coaching.
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
