Single / Multiskilled Engineer

Avara Foods; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday allowance

5% pension contribution

Discounted local gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Avara Foods in Banbury is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in a secure and progressive environment. This role involves leadership within engineering shifts and ensuring efficient maintenance actions are taken to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience and a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, alongside strong problem-solving and leadership skills. A competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum and various benefits, including holiday allowance and pension contributions, are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Understanding of PLC programming.
• Desirable refrigeration and welding/fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams as a Depute for Engineering Shift Manager.
• Perform maintenance according to schedule and recommend improvements.
• Mentor Level 1-3 Maintenance Engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Electrical & Control Engineering bias

Problem-solving techniques

Mechanical fitting skills

Leadership and motivation skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering or HNC, HND or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

About the Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will work in a secure, supportive and progressive environment at our Banbury site, where your contributions and achievements are recognised and rewarded. The role is based on a 6am‑6pm shift with a 4‑on‑4‑off cycle.

Hours of Work

6am‑6pm – 4 on 4 off.

Benefits

• Up to £50,000 per annum DOE
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long‑term career development opportunities
• 5% pension contribution
• Staff shop / staff sales at heavily discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to Employee Benefit Scheme, including remote GP appointments, mental health sessions, physiotherapy, medical second‑opinion consultations and discounts on weekly costs

Responsibilities

• Depute for Engineering Shift Manager and lead teams within an area or zone.
• Ensure maintenance is carried out according to schedule and correct actions are taken efficiently.
• Respond quickly to mechanical, electrical and PLC control breakdowns, identify root causes and recommend improvements.
• Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and work with operations to minimise plant disruption.
• Follow good engineering standards, hygiene practice and health and safety guidelines.
• Mentor Level 1‑3 Maintenance Engineers and apprentices.
• Report health and safety, animal welfare and environmental issues in a timely manner.
• Follow the escalation route for unscheduled downtime and enforce good engineering practice.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving techniques for mechanical, electrical and control issues.
• Raise stock and non‑stock request forms.
• Prepare Engineering Shift Report when deputising for Engineering Shift Manager.

Qualifications

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering or HNC, HND or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Electrical & Control Engineering bias.
• Understanding of PLC programming.
• Desirable refrigeration experience.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Desirable welding/fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with process machinery or equivalent equipment and ability to fault‑find.
• Proficiency in maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems.
• Mechanical fitting skills.
• Desirable knowledge of IEE 17th or 18th edition.
• Good leadership and motivation skills, with ability to make effective timely decisions.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline‑driven environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Self‑motivated and able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Desirable food manufacture experience.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.