Maintenance Engineer Level 2 and 3

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Overtime opportunities

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised staff canteen

Staff shop with discounted products

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd in Hereford is hiring Maintenance Engineers (Level 2 Single Skilled and Level 3 Multi Skilled). The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of production machinery and driving continuous improvement initiatives. We offer competitive salaries ranging from £29,000 to £47,000 plus additional benefits like ongoing training and career progression. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality and innovation in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills required.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is essential.
• Motivated to continue professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Strong fault-finding ability

Ability to work independently

Experience with VSDs and PLC systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Multi-Skilled Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Maintenance Engineer Level 2 (Single Skilled) | Level 3 (Multi Skilled)

• Location: Hereford Grandstand
• Salary: Level 2: £29,000 – £37,000
• Salary: Level 3: £35,000 – £43,000
• Salary: Level 4: £39,000 – £47,000
• Additional annual shift premium: £7,785

Shift Pattern

Average of 42 hours per week across a rolling 5‑week rotation covering days and nights:

• Day Shift: 07:00 – 19:00
• Night Shift: 19:00 – 07:00

Highpop shift pattern with our current Engineering team:

• Week 1: Mon, Tues, Wed (off), Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun (nights)
• Week 2: Mon, Tues, Wed (off), Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun (days)
• Week 3: Mon, Tues (off), Wed, Thurs, Fri (CI days), Sat, Sun (off)
• Week 4: Mon, Tues, Wed (nights), Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun (off)
• Week 5: Mon, Tues, Wed (days), Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun (off)
• Every 20 weeks there is an additional CI weekend shift (Saturday & Sunday days), falling between Week 5 and Week 1.

Company Overview

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying high-quality poultry products to major retailers and restaurants nationwide. With a strong focus on sustainability, animal welfare, innovation, and operational excellence, we invest in people, technology, and facilities.

About the Role

We are looking for skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineers to join our Engineering team in Hereford. Whether you are a Level 2 Single Skilled Engineer looking to broaden your expertise or an experienced Level 3 Multi Skilled Engineer, this is an opportunity to develop your career within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

You will play a key role in:

• Maximising equipment reliability
• Minimising downtime
• Supporting production efficiency
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective repairs
• Maintain conveyors, processing equipment, and packaging machinery
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and safety
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate Engineering stores stock records

Level 2 – Single Skilled Engineer Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Previous maintenance engineering experience
• Strong fault‑finding ability within your core discipline
• Experience within manufacturing or production environments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desire to develop additional engineering disciplines and progress your career

Level 3 – Multi Skilled Engineer Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi‑Skilled Engineering
• Proven experience as a multi‑skilled maintenance engineer
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Experience with VSDs, PLC systems, and automated production lines advantageous
• Knowledge of food manufacturing and hygiene standards desirable
• Experience with process machinery desirable
• Motivated to continue professional development and further education

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing internal and external training
• Career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Free parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Staff shop with discounted poultry products

At Avara Foods, we invest in our people and provide real opportunities for growth and development. You’ll join a supportive Engineering team within a business committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.