Job Description:
Location: Melton Mowbray
Salary: £50,900 – £56,900 (including shift allowance, DOE)
Welcome bonus: £2,500.
Performance bonus and exceptional benefits.
Shift pattern: 12 Hrs – 7‑7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.
Why Join Us?
At Melton, we’re at the forefront of innovation in high‑speed food processing, searching for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This isn’t just another job – it’s an opportunity 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 such as 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 (4× 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
Qualified to a minimum of Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by practical experience.
Proven technical expertise within a fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.
Strong problem‑solving capability, with experience in root‑cause analysis of technical issues.
Proficient in key systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance.
Competent in risk assessment and change control processes, ensuring compliance and safe working practices.
Experienced in leading root‑cause analysis and fault‑finding investigations to drive sustainable improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Fault find and problem solve on a broad range of equipment in a variety of situations.
Effective delivery of maintenance activities to ensure smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment.
Take part in risk assessments and formulation of method statements to assist in safe undertaking of any activity.
Identify parts for the purchase of goods and services where these are necessary to conclude work.
Fix breakdowns in a timely manner during their shift timeframe.
Level one problem solving including component failure analysis.
Detailed entry into Atlas of all breakdowns / known jobs.
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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