Key Takeaways
- 5-year Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship with a Level 4 HTQ qualification.
- Starting salary of £21,000, rising annually, plus an annual bonus and benefits.
- Gain professional qualifications and hands-on experience maintaining and repairing equipment at the Melton Mowbray site.
- Requires 5 GCSEs (including Maths, English, Science) and a strong interest in Engineering and Leadership.
- Applications reviewed regularly and may close early; assessment days in Feb/Mar 2027.
About the Role
This is a 4-year Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, followed by a final year to complete a Level 4 HTQ qualification, totalling 5 years.
You will gain a professional qualification and on-the-job experience, with opportunities for training courses, team building events, real challenges, and responsibility.
What We're Looking For
- 5 GCSEs Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths, English, Science, and any other 2 subjects.
- A demonstrable interest in Engineering and Leadership.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The desire to learn.
- Willing and able to travel to our Melton Mowbray site and Loughborough College.
- Must be 16+ by 6th September 2027.
- Must not have more than 2 years of engineering experience, prior learning, or qualifications higher than an NVQ Level 3 in engineering.
Key Responsibilities
With strong mentorship and coaching, you will:
- Learn how to maintain plant equipment.
- Learn how to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults.
- Learn how to repair equipment.
- Apply all relevant Mars quality and safety systems.
- Work across various factory areas including Mechanical, Electrical, and Utilities.
Upon successful completion, you will have demonstrated leadership, ownership, accountability for equipment, complex fault diagnosis and repair skills, and the ability to provide technical coaching.
What Mars Offers
- Work with diverse and talented Associates guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Application Information
Applications will be reviewed regularly and may close early if a high number of applicants are received. Assessment days are expected to be held during February and March 2027.
For more information on the recruitment process, visit the Apprenticeship page on our careers website: https://careers.mars.com/uk/en/apprenticeships
If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact apprenticesupport@effem.com.