Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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 '05; 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 #TBMEL