Maintenance Engineer Level 2 and 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus shift allowance

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised staff canteen

Discounted poultry products in staff shop

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking Maintenance Engineers at Level 2 (Single Skilled) and Level 3 (Multi Skilled) in Hereford. The role involves ensuring equipment reliability, performing preventative and reactive maintenance, and supporting production efficiency.

Engineers will need an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field, with experience in manufacturing environments preferred. A competitive salary is offered, along with numerous employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance engineering experience is essential.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills required.
• Motivated to continue professional development and further education.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Fault-finding ability

Experience in manufacturing environments

Independence and teamwork skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Automated production lines

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
• Level 3: £35,000 - £43,000
• 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

Weekly rotation (Week 1–5 details). Every 20 weeks there is an additional CI weekend shift (Saturday & Sunday days), falling between Week 5 and Week 1.

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 (PPM) 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 & 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

Why Join Avara Foods

Avara Foods invests in its people and provides real opportunities for growth and development. You’ll join a supportive engineering team within a business committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.