Multi Skilled Engineer – Food Manufacturing & Maintenance

Avara Foods Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 Weeks Holiday

Pension contribution up to 3%

Life Assurance

Wellbeing resources

Car Parking Available

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a skilled Multi Skilled Engineer for our Hereford feed mill. You will optimise machinery output and product quality while minimising downtime through preventative maintenance and safe engineering practices.

The role requires 4+ years in engineering, an Advanced Apprenticeship, and experience with mechanical/electrical assemblies. PLC experience and BOAS are desirable in a dynamic, noisy factory environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years engineering experience and Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering.
• Understanding of mechanical processes and assemblies; electrical or welding/fabrication experience.
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Good interpersonal communication and team player.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, emails).
• Food manufacturing experience desirable.
• IEE 17th or 18th Edition desirable.
• PLC experience desirable.
• BOAS or Boiler Operator certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining an up-to-date PPM system.
• Ensure maintenance is carried out per schedule and corrective action is effective.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and identify root causes for improvements.
• Communicate breakdowns to Shift Supervisor and help minimise downtime.
• Record spare parts used and track downtime metrics.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist in PUWER, LOLER, risk assessments and related work.
• Support mechanical and electrical projects and installations.
• Ensure effluent and fire suppression system operations comply with regs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical and welding experience

PLC experience

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Safety compliance

Education

Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering

Job description

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a skilled Multi Skilled Engineer for our Hereford feed mill. You will optimise machinery output and product quality while minimising downtime through preventative maintenance and safe engineering practices.

The role requires 4+ years in engineering, an Advanced Apprenticeship, and experience with mechanical/electrical assemblies. PLC experience and BOAS are desirable in a dynamic, noisy factory environment.