Multi-Skilled Engineer — Train & Grow

AVARA FOODS LIMITED; Shobdon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Parking Available

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a Single/ Multi Skilled Engineer for our Hatchery, based at Shobdon, Herefordshire. You will optimise machinery output and product quality through preventative maintenance and responsive repairs in a fast-paced hatchery environment.

The role operates 05:30-13:30 and 09:30-17:30 on a 2-week rotation (about 44.57 hours weekly) with a 24-hour call-out rota. We offer a competitive package, pension contribution, life assurance and parking.

Qualifications

• Time served multi-skilled apprenticeship in engineering discipline.
• Proactive and dynamic approach to safety.
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with high attention to detail.
• Flexible with positive attitude in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Breakdown/Reactive Maintenance of Plant, Equipment and incubators.
• Ensure maintenance aligns with current schedule and corrective actions are effective.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and identify root causes; suggest improvements.
• Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to Management and minimise plant disruption.
• Record spare parts used and coordinate with Engineering Team Leader.
• Follow good engineering standards and hygiene practices across the site.
• Ensure maintenance practices are audit compliant.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Multi-skilled Apprenticeship

Job description

Avara Foods is seeking a Single/ Multi Skilled Engineer for our Hatchery, based at Shobdon, Herefordshire. You will optimise machinery output and product quality through preventative maintenance and responsive repairs in a fast-paced hatchery environment.

The role operates 05:30-13:30 and 09:30-17:30 on a 2-week rotation (about 44.57 hours weekly) with a 24-hour call-out rota. We offer a competitive package, pension contribution, life assurance and parking.