Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

📍 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