Multi-Skilled Engineer - Food Factory Maintenance

Avara Foods Ltd.; Hereford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Avara Foods is recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer for our Allensmore, Hereford manufacturing site. You will maintain safe, efficient operation of the animal feed facility, maximise plant performance and support continuous improvement through preventative and reactive maintenance.

The role requires a Level 3 Engineering qualification with 18th Edition advantageous. Expect a rotating day/night pattern averaging 42 hours per week, with competitive benefits and 31 days leave.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Multi-skilled engineering background within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive health and safety mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Minimise downtime with rapid response to equipment failures.
• Record maintenance activities and parts usage in the CMMS.
• Maintain hygiene and engineering standards across site.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and engineering compliance.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Fault finding

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

IEE 17th/18th Edition

Job description

Avara Foods is recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer for our Allensmore, Hereford manufacturing site. You will maintain safe, efficient operation of the animal feed facility, maximise plant performance and support continuous improvement through preventative and reactive maintenance.

The role requires a Level 3 Engineering qualification with 18th Edition advantageous. Expect a rotating day/night pattern averaging 42 hours per week, with competitive benefits and 31 days leave.