Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Brackley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of machinery, adhering to strict hygiene standards, and contributing to a culture of safety and efficiency. With a competitive salary and various benefits, this position offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility while being part of a dedicated engineering team. If you have a strong engineering background and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Lifestyle Perks

Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• 4+ years engineering experience in electrical and mechanical fields.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred for hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance according to schedules and respond to breakdowns.
• Identify root causes of issues and suggest improvements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Welding

Fabrication

Fault-Finding Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Problem-Solving

Education

Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering

Level 3 NVQ in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC

Instrumentation

Process Control

Air and Pneumatics Training

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Brackley, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

About the Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and restaurants. We manage our entire supply chain, from farms to the customer door, with processing sites across England and Wales, and over 350 farms.

Our Wednesbury site:

Located in West Midlands, this advanced manufacturing site has invested around £4.7 million in state-of-the-art facilities. It employs over 150 people and supplies major UK supermarkets and restaurants.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at Wednesbury. The role is factory-based in a fast-paced FMCG environment, working on short shelf-life products where hygiene is critical. The shift pattern is rotating 4O4O with a shift premium of £5,006.56.

Responsibilities:

• Be a Subject Matter Expert in one area of the factory or within the multi-skilled framework.
• Ensure maintenance is performed according to schedules and respond effectively to breakdowns.
• Identify root causes of issues and suggest improvements to prevent future breakdowns.
• Communicate breakdowns and work with operations to minimize disruption.
• Follow engineering standards and hygiene practices.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, reporting issues promptly.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and maintain safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements:

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
• Level 3 NVQ in electrical or mechanical engineering (military equivalents considered)
• 4+ years engineering experience, including electrical, welding, fabrication, and fault-finding skills
• Mechanical fitting skills
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work in a team or independently
• Food manufacturing experience
• IEE 17th or 18th Edition
• Instrumentation, process control, PLC, air and pneumatics training

Benefits:

Competitive salary from £37,902.15 DOE, plus a £5,006.56 shift allowance, pension, life assurance, lifestyle perks, and wellbeing resources.