Maintenance Technician

Accuri; Holsworthy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry operations firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Maintenance & Poultry Operations Engineer. The role involves maintaining poultry and packing equipment, ensuring bird welfare, and supporting the maintenance of facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or repair experience is required.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous.
• Hands-on approach and ability to follow hygiene procedures are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair poultry and packing equipment.
• Monitor equipment for performance issues.
• Ensure bird welfare and maintain systems.
• Manage manure removal and maintain biosecurity.
• Support general repairs to facilities.

Skills

Maintenance or repair experience

Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive attitude

Job description

Role Overview

Our client is a highly automated poultry business dedicated to excellent bird welfare, biosecurity, and operational efficiency. Combining modern technology with a passion for quality, we are seeking a proactive Maintenance & Poultry Operations Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair poultry and packing equipment, including egg belts, printers, packers, and associated machinery.
• Monitor equipment for unusual sounds or performance issues, conduct fail‑safe checks, and carry out minor building and structural repairs.
• Ensure bird welfare by responding to system alarms, maintaining lighting, ventilation, temperature, feed and water systems, and ensuring safe housing conditions.
• Manage manure removal efficiently and safely, maintain biosecurity and hygiene standards, and keep accurate records of maintenance, observations, and incidents.
• Support general repairs to facilities, promote environmental sustainability, support team targets, and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have previous maintenance or repair experience, with relevant qualifications advantageous. You should be able to work under pressure, use your initiative, and have strong numeracy, literacy, and organisational skills. A hands‑on approach, proactive attitude, and the ability to follow biosecurity and hygiene procedures are essential.

Training & Development

You will complete a comprehensive six‑week induction covering safety, biosecurity, record keeping, and equipment competence, with ongoing opportunities to develop skills in maintenance, welfare, and farm operations.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a hands‑on role in a modern, highly automated poultry environment, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture with varied responsibilities.