Level 3 Multiskilled Engineer

About the Role:

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that include the following:

• £41,081 per annum
• Additional £7,550 shift allowance per annum
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
• Straight forward pension contribution of 5%
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks.

Ts & Cs apply

Are you passionate about Engineering? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience with machinery or qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical engineering?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team, based at our Banbury site.

Hours of work:

3.5 days per week on a 3 on 2 off shift (alt days / nights) 42 hours per week

What will you be doing as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer at Avara?

As a Maintenance Engineer you will optimise machinery output and product quality, and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance and efficient breakdown response in specific areas of the factory whilst maintaining a safe and healthy environment and promoting good engineering practice.

What will your key responsibilities as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer include?

• When filling the role as Lead Engineer, to deputise for Engineering Shift Manager.
• Lead teams within an area or zone.
• Ensure the Engineering maintenance is carried out in line with the schedule and effective and efficient corrective action is taken.
• Quick and effective response to Mechanical, Electrical and PLC control breakdowns anywhere on site, identifying root cause and suggesting possible improvements to prevent further breakdowns occurring.
• Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and work with the operations department to minimise plant disruption.
• Follow good engineering standards and hygiene practice for the department.
• Ensure all activities are carried out within company and legislative health and safety guidelines, highlighting possible areas of improvement to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer.
• Mentor Level 1 to 3 Maintenance Engineers as well as Apprentices.
• Timely reporting of any Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental Issues.
• Follow the communicated escalation route for unscheduled plant downtime and minimise downtime by following good engineering practice.
• Demonstrate good problem-solving techniques for mechanical, electrical and control issues to quickly identify root causes of issues and impending issues.
• Raise Stock and Non-Stock request forms.
• Production of Engineering Shift Report if deputising for Engineering Shift Manager.
• Contractor Management.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering.
• HNC, HND or Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Electrical & Control Engineering Bias.
• Understanding and knowledge of PLC programming.
• Desirable refrigeration experience.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Desirable welding/fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with process machinery or equivalent equipment and the ability to fault find.
• Proficient in the maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems.
• Mechanical fitting skills.
• Desirable IEE 17th or 18th edition.
• Good leadership qualities and the ability to motivate others and make effective timely decisions.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
• Good Communication and Inter-personal skills in dealing with colleagues at all levels.
• Self-motivated and ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Desirable food manufacturing experience.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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