Facilities Maintenance Technician

Agrial; Chorley; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Chorley is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain their on-site water treatment plant. The role involves conducting routine checks, performing general maintenance, and ensuring plant operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess related qualifications and skills in problem-solving and communication. The position offers an annual salary of £34,000 along with various employee benefits including life assurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave entitlement of 23 days

Training and development opportunities

Employee discount platform

Free staff transport service

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic required.
• Experience with industrial steam boilers preferred.
• Legionella and confined space awareness highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks of the plant and water.
• Perform general maintenance and DIY tasks.
• Advise management of any problems affecting the plant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Ability to operate a yard tractor

Education

Qualifications in water treatment or maintenance

Tools

Industrial steam boilers

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. This role will complete general repairs and maintenance tasks on our on‑site water treatment plant, our factory, and the site grounds. We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic as well as excellent communication, time management and problem‑solving skills to run the treatment plant and perform ongoing servicing and maintenance activities. On‑site role specific training is available for candidates looking to learn or develop into the industry.

Working Hours

Days: 05:30am - 16:00pm / 12:00pm - 22:30pm. Rotating Panama Shift between Earliers and Lates: (4 on 5 off / 5 on 4 off / 5 on 5 off)

Pay

£34,000 per annum (equivalent to £19.60 per hour based on hours worked)

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks of the plant and water hourly, daily and weekly.
• Routine checks on the operation of the cooling towers, sampling, replenishment of chemical, and using the correct escalation procedure in the event of failures.
• General maintenance and DIY tasks across site.
• Maintain site trailers to ensure they are always in a roadworthy condition.
• Complete all necessary PPMs.
• Advise management of any problems affecting the water treatment plant immediately to minimise operational downtime.

Skills & Experience

• Ideally, related qualifications around water treatment and/or maintenance.
• Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal; training will be provided.
• Knowledge of a water treatment plant, ideally in a food production environment.
• Ability or confidence to operate a yard tractor and trailer unit.
• Observation and recording skills – high level of attention to detail.
• Legionella and confined space awareness is highly desirable.

What You Will Get in Return

• An annual salary of £34,000.
• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Remote GP service and a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 23 days per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays, with options to purchase an additional working week.
• Training and development: personalised induction and regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits platforms: employee discount platform for multiple retailers and salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other benefits: recognition awards, regular employee engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley and Burntwood.

About Us

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, an autonomous part of the larger 22,000‑employee‑strong French co‑operative group Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and is a leading producer in the industry. Under the Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre‑packed, ready‑to‑eat fresh salad bags and bowls to UK supermarkets, retailers and restaurants. We sell around 600,000 kg of products every week.

Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and five different divisions—Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce, and Agricultural operations. In addition, we have a farming operation at Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name Agrial Fresh Produce Limited.

Next Steps

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to innovate in everything we do. We are looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge, we would love for you to join us on our journey!

Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a confidential discussion.

Agrial Fresh Produce reserves the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received, so please submit your application as early as possible.

VISA Sponsorship

Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK visa sponsor and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities & Commitment to Employees

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We believe in the Employer Pay Principle: no worker should pay for recruitment costs—the costs should be borne by the employer.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our staff. We have taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing and feel supported.