Job Description:
Electrical Controls Technician
Location: Slough
Salary: £54,700 - £60,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) + performance related company bonus + £5,000 welcome bonus
Shifts: 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) 7 am - 7 pm/night
At Mars, we have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Controls Technician to join our team at our largest manufacturing site in the UK, Slough.
Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will maintain plant equipment and resolve electrical/control issues sitewide. Your focus will be on troubleshooting and reactive maintenance, shifting towards preventive maintenance as issues are resolved.
What are we looking for?
* Advanced electrical skills and intermediate control/automation skills
* Electrical Engineering Qualification such as Served Apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ, or equivalent, ideally with 18th Edition
* Proven experience diagnosing and resolving electrical and control/automation issues in a manufacturing environment
* Problem-solving skills (basic and complex)
* Results-driven, customer-focused, and collaborative
* Ability to prioritize breakdowns and focus where needed
Key Responsibilities:
* Fault diagnosis and resolution on production machinery
* Detailed reporting using SAP system
* Provide technical support and coaching, emphasizing safety and quality
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen)
* Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns
* Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades
* Work on electrical and control projects, including HMI/PLC programming (mainly Allen-Bradley), installation, startup, and training
What can you expect from Mars?
* Collaborate with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
* Be part of a purpose-driven company focused on building a better tomorrow
* Access to Mars University for learning and development
* Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses
Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Assistance and accommodations are available upon request during the application process.
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