Facilities Maintenance Technician

Agrial Fresh Produce ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Lichfield is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to manage the water treatment plant and perform maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include routine checks, compliance record-keeping, and minor repairs. The ideal candidate has strong work ethics, communication skills, and ideally experience in a food production environment. Competitive salary of £34,000 with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave increase with service

Training and Development programmes

Employee discount platforms

Recognition awards

Free staff transport service

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, though training will be provided.
• Knowledge of a Water Treatment Plant, ideally in a food production environment.
• Legionella & Confined Space Awareness is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine regular checks of the plant and water.
• Advise management of any problems affecting the water treatment plant.
• Complete all necessary PPMs.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualifications around water treatment and/or maintenance

Job description

Overview

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 with 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.

This is a very active and physical role which involves Manual Handling, Lone Working, Working at Height, elements of confined spaces & much more. You’ll manage the operation of the plant to ensure we remain fully compliant as per our permit obligations. Record keeping of testing is critical, so you’ll have an eye for detail, and an understanding or experience of Environment Agency discharge consents would be a distinct advantage. A driving licence is essential as you’ll be required to operate a yard tractor on site and gritting grounds during adverse weather and manoeuvring agricultural trailers. Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, but training will be provided.

Working hours: Days: 05:30am - 16:00pm / 12:00pm - 22:30pm. Rotating Panama Shift between Earlies 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 regular checks of the plant and water – hourly/daily/weekly.
• Routine checks on the operation of the cooling towers – sampling, replenishment of chemical, using the correct escalation procedure in the event of failures, etc.
• General maintenance & DIY tasks across site.
• Maintain site trailers to ensure they are always in a road worthy condition.
• Complete all necessary PPMs.
• Advise management of any problems affecting the water treatment plant immediately to minimise operational downtime.

Skills and Experience

• Ideally, related qualifications around water treatment and/or maintenance.
• Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, though training will be provided.
• Knowledge of a Water Treatment Plant, ideally in a food production environment.
• Ability or confidence to operate a yard tractor & trailer unit.
• Observation and recording skills - high level of attention to detail.
• Legionella & Confined Space Awareness is highly desirable.

What You Will Get In Return

• An annual salary of £34,000, and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business.
• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Remote GP service plus a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 23 days per annum plus UK Bank Holidays, increases with service, with option to purchase additional holiday.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction plus regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers, salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site.

About Us

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is 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 we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to supermarkets, retailers, restaurants and fast food vendors. We sell around 600,000kg of products every week.

Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 divisions (Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations). All UK sites operate under Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Next Steps

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do. We’re 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 you to join us. Please apply directly or contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a confidential discussion.

Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application early.

VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor and 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.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. As part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – recruitment costs should be borne by the employer.