Melton Mowbray – Salary: £39,300–£44,300 DOE + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday 7 am–3 pm
Reliability Technician
At Melton, we are at the forefront of innovation in high‑speed food processing, and we are searching for a talented Reliability Technician to join our team. This is an opportunity to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Cutting‑Edge Tech
- Advanced systems such as ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen‑Bradley PLCs and predictive maintenance tools
Supportive Culture
- Team that values innovation, continuous improvement and collaboration
Role
The role will drive a reduction in technical downtime impacting TRS through the successful implementation of site‑wide continuous improvement initiatives and targeted projects aimed at reducing asset criticality. The role will lead teams in the effective identification, planning and delivery of improvement activities to achieve sustainable, site‑wide performance enhancements.
Benefits
- Welcome bonus paid in 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
Qualifications
- Proven electrical and control systems expertise within an FMCG environment
- Competent in risk assessment, change control procedures and continuous improvement practices
- Experienced in leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and fault‑finding investigations
- Strong working knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric control systems and software
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PI Process Book, and SAP Planned Maintenance systems
- Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths; C&G 2382‑18 (18th Edition); 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver projects to reduce asset criticality and improve site‑wide reliability
- Drive technical training, coaching and knowledge sharing across engineering teams and apprentices
- Lead and support RCA and fault‑finding activities to improve plant performance
- Act as Electrical & Controls reliability ambassador, ensuring effective capital project handovers and compliance
- Support planning, technical leadership and operational priorities across engineering teams as required
- Ensure electrical compliance, manage contractor permits and maintain HV network in line with safety and service standards
What You Can Expect from Mars
Work alongside 130,000+ associates worldwide, guided by our Five Principles, in a purpose‑driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow.” Access world‑class training and development from day one, and join a company with an industry‑leading salary and benefits package.
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