Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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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

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