Hatchery Engineer: From Single to Multi-Skilled

Avara Foods Ltd.; Leominster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension with up to 3% matched

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Fully funded training & development

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a motivated Engineer to join the Hatchery team in Shobdon, Herefordshire. You’ll be a single- or multi-skilled engineer responsible for keeping plant and incubators operating reliably, and for driving improvements in uptime and safety.

We offer funded training, competitive hourly pay, shift premiums, generous annual leave, a pension, life cover and wellbeing support. On-site parking is provided and on-call duties form part of the role.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Single-skilled or multi-skilled engineering experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable and able to work as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on plant, equipment and incubators.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Minimise downtime through a fast and effective response to equipment failures.
• Communicate breakdowns and maintenance issues to management and operational teams.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and spare parts usage through the maintenance system.
• Maintain engineering and hygiene standards across the site.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Support audits and maintain engineering compliance standards.
• Complete process weigher and liquid meter calibrations in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Work safely within hazardous environments, including hot work activities and working at height.
• Support mechanical projects, machinery installations and refurbishment work.
• Support electrical projects and installations across the site.
• Assist with the operation of effluent plant systems to ensure environmental compliance.
• Maintain and support fire protection and suppression systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the hatchery operation.

Skills

Fault finding

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Teamwork

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Avara Foods is seeking a motivated Engineer to join the Hatchery team in Shobdon, Herefordshire. You’ll be a single- or multi-skilled engineer responsible for keeping plant and incubators operating reliably, and for driving improvements in uptime and safety.

We offer funded training, competitive hourly pay, shift premiums, generous annual leave, a pension, life cover and wellbeing support. On-site parking is provided and on-call duties form part of the role.