Electrical Maintenance Technician (Days) - Mars Wrigley - £2500 Welcome Bonus

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days) - Mars Wrigley

Plymouth (PL6 Estover)

£2,500 Welcome bonus

Competitive Salary: Earn between £44,900 - £50,600 ( inclusive of shift allowance)

Shifts: Mon – Fri rotating shifts 6am – 2pm & 2pm – 10pm

Benefits -

• Hot food restaurant
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary
• On-site Gym
• Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Employee shop with monthly allowance
• On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
  
  

Join Mars Wrigley Plymouth and help us build a better world, one delicious bite at a time. We're a diverse community that values long-term careers, offering competitive rewards, fantastic perks (including freebies!), and best-in-class development to fuel your growth across our world-famous brands. Your future matters, and we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.

We're looking for a talented Shift Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join our vital factory team. If you're a hands-on professional who thrives on complex automation and electrical challenges in a high-speed production environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

In this crucial role, you'll be our go-to expert for maintaining plant equipment and swiftly resolving electrical and mechanical issues sitewide. Your strong electrical and automation skills, combined with solid mechanical expertise, will ensure our production lines run flawlessly.

What are we looking for?

• Automation & Electrical Problem-Solver: Proven experience in diagnosing and resolving complex automation and electrical issues within a fast-paced environment.
• PLC Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with PLCs to troubleshoot and optimize production systems.
• Action-Oriented & Collaborative: A results-driven individual who excels at problem-solving, collaborates effectively with others, and can easily prioritize diverse workloads.
• Engineering Foundation: A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in an electrical, automation, or multi-skilled engineering discipline, supported by relevant practical experience.
  
  

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Diagnose & Resolve Complex Faults: Expertly troubleshoot and repair automation, electrical, and mechanical issues on production machinery.
• Drive Continuous Improvement in Reactive Maintenance: Provide critical on-shift support for resolving system problems (PLC/Servos, HMI) to enhance efficiency.
• Execute Proactive Maintenance: Conduct preventative maintenance, equipment checks, and repairs to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Empower Team Capabilities: Train and coach operators, technicians, and apprentices to enhance overall plant expertise.
• Ensure Accurate Reporting & Compliance: Maintain meticulous records of maintenance work, supporting operational insights and adherence to standards.
  
  

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  
  

Wrigley is proudly part of Mars, Incorporated, the company behind some of the world's best loved brands. In 2016, Mars combined its Chocolate and Wrigley businesses to create Mars Wrigley. Mars Wrigley's confectionary portfolio includes Chocolate brands such as SNICKERS, M&M’S, GALAXY, MALTESERS and TWIX, as well as Gum and Mints like DOUBLEMINT, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5 and Fruity Confections including SKITTLES and STARBURST. Mars Wrigley is just one of Mars’ diverse global businesses, which also includes Petcare, Food, Drinks and Symbioscience