Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Level 4

Avara Foods Ltd; Brackley; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for their Brackley site. The role involves optimizing machinery in a fast-paced FMCG environment, ensuring hygiene standards, and leading maintenance efforts. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in food manufacturing.

Benefits

31 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Subsidized canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Passion for engineering and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Optimize machinery output and product quality.
• Minimize plant downtime through preventative maintenance.
• Respond efficiently to breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Fault-finding skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Ability to multitask

Education

Advanced Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

About the Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factories and directly to customers. We have major processing sites across England and Wales and an agricultural network of over 350 farms spanning North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about Engineering? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in Engineering?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we invest in our people across Avara Foods. We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team at our Brackley site.

The role is factory-based, working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG environment that is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf-life products where hygiene standards are critical. The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off, 07:00 – 19:00 and 19:00 – 07:00.

What will you be doing as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer?

You will optimize machinery output and product quality, minimize plant downtime through preventative maintenance, respond efficiently to breakdowns in specific factory areas, and promote a safe, hygienic working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead your team during breakdowns using your skills and experience.
• Carry out maintenance according to schedule and implement corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, identify root causes, and suggest improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and collaborate with operations to minimize disruption.
• Follow engineering standards and hygiene practices.
• Ensure activities comply with health and safety regulations, reporting issues to management.
• Report health, safety, animal welfare, and environmental issues timely.
• Follow escalation procedures to minimize plant downtime.
• Apply basic problem-solving techniques to identify root causes.
• Raise stock and non-stock requests as needed.
• Use the CMMS system for spare parts management and job logging.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Advanced Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines (BTEC, NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND).
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with process machinery and fault-finding skills.
• Mechanical fitting skills.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Self-motivated, able to multitask and work under time constraints.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for engineering and continuous improvement.
• Keen to make a difference with proactive, can-do attitude.
• Desirable: welding, machining, fabrication, refrigeration, electrical qualifications, PLCs, VSDs, control systems.

The Benefits:

Enjoy a secure, supportive environment with recognition and rewards for your contributions. We offer comprehensive training, development opportunities, and benefits including:

• Salary from £46,062.12 per annum
• Shift allowance of £8,030 per annum
• 31 days holiday
• Long-term career development
• 5% pension contribution
• Subsidized canteen
• Staff shop and sales
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym discounts
• Salaried advance, car schemes, and extensive employee benefits including healthcare and mental health support.

Next Steps:

After applying, a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site will contact you to discuss your application and answer questions. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team committed to excellence, apply today!

We are an equal opportunities employer.