Engineering Apprentice (Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician)

With strong mentorship and coaching from our experienced Technical Associates you will:

Learn how to maintain our plant Learn how to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults Learn how to repair our equipment Apply all relevant Mars quality and safety systems to ensure the safety of people and products is maintained Work across various areas in our factory including Mechanical, Electrical and Utilities 

Training:
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Attendance to Loughborough College 2 days per week, term time only, in Years 1 & 2 Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor On-the-job training Off-the-job training

Training Outcome:

Career progression discussed throughout the apprenticeship programme.



Employer Description:
At Mars our 140,000+ Associates across 80 countries get the opportunity to work in confectionery, family meals, pet care, veterinarian services and much more. Our Mars Petcare division has more than 100,000 Petcare Associates spending their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives through our nutrition, health and services businesses. This includes famous nutrition brands like PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®. At Mars Petcare, we believe that pets make the world a better place. We work towards our Purpose: A Better World for Pets.

Working Hours :
Year 1 & 2 days - 7am - 3pm. Potential for shifts in Year 3 & 4 which will be 2 days and 2 nights (4 days off) 7am to 7pm and 7pm - 7am.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative


  • Location: Mill Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1BB
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
  • Posted: 18-Nov-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk