Electrical Shift Engineer - Days

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.

The primary responsibility of the role is to maintain plant equipment and fix mechanical / electrical issues sitewide. For this role a strong electrical bias with control / automation skill will be required, along with an intermediate level of mechanical expertise.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in diagnosing and fixing automation, electrical and mechanical issues, with an electrical bias, within an FMCG environment.

• An action orientated, results driven, problem solver that works well with people and can prioritise workloads with ease.

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) in an electrical/automation or multiskilled engineering discipline is desirable, supported by suitable experience.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• As an Electrical Shift Engineer you will be performing fault diagnosis and resolving random failures on production machinery. Such as, automation, electrical and mechanical issues.

• Escalate maintenance issues where necessary.

• Detailed reporting and recording of maintenance work.

• Provide technical experience/expertise/ information to assist others in resolution of equipment issue.

• Drive reactive maintenance continuous improvement

• Undertake preventative maintenance activities, equipment checks, repairs etc.

• Conduct training and coaching of all operators, technicians and apprentices

• Monitor and reduce the amount of energy consumed

• Complete risk assessment / permit to work and formulate method statements to assist in safe undertaking of any activity.

• Measures and monitors both the quality of work and the accurate recording of shift reliability issues

• Identify, design, and implement controls improvement solutions

• Work with engineering on specific electrical and or controls projects from design to startup, including HMI and PLC programming, installation, checkout, start-up, and training

• Provide on shift - plant-wide support (including overtime coverage for vacancies) for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolution of Level I (PLC/Servos) and Level II (HMI) system related problems

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.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

• Free on site parking - benefit from hassle-free and convenient commuting with complimentary parking.

• Discounted Staff Shop & Access to on-site Staff Gym.

• On-site Staff Canteen

• An attractive benefits package, including an 8% performance bonus, pension scheme up to 9% employer contribution, private medical care and life insurance

• A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.