Single / Multiskilled Engineer

About the Role

Are you passionate about Engineering? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience with machinery or qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical engineering?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team, based at our Banbury site.

Hours of work

3.5 days per week on a 3 on 2 off shift (alternate days / nights) 42 hours per week.

What will you be doing as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer at Avara?

As a Maintenance Engineer you will optimise machinery output and product quality, and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance, efficient breakdown response in a specific area of the factory whilst maintaining a safe and healthy environment and promoting good engineering practice.

What will your key responsibilities as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer include?

• Lead Engineer duties deputising for Engineering Shift Manager when required.
• Lead teams within an area or zone.
• Ensure maintenance is carried out in line with the schedule with effective and efficient corrective action taken.
• Provide quick and effective response to Mechanical, Electrical and PLC control breakdowns anywhere on site, identify root causes and suggest improvements to prevent further breakdowns.
• Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and work with the operations department to minimise plant disruption.
• Follow good engineering standards and hygiene practices for the department.
• Ensure all activities are carried out within company and legislative health and safety guidelines, highlighting possible areas of improvement to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer.
• Mentor Level 1 to 3 Maintenance Engineers as well as Apprentices.
• Timely reporting of any Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental issues.
• Follow the escalation route for unscheduled plant downtime and minimise downtime by following good engineering practice.
• Demonstrate good problem solving techniques for mechanical, electrical and control issues to identify root causes and impending issues.
• Raise Stock and Non-Stock request forms.
• Produce Engineering Shift Report if deputising for Engineering Shift Manager.
• Contractor Management.

What you'll need to be successful

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
• HNC, HND or Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Electrical & Control Engineering bias
• Understanding and knowledge 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
• Proficient in the maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems
• Mechanical fitting skills
• Desirable IEE 17th or 18th edition
• Good leadership qualities and ability to motivate others and make effective timely decisions
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with colleagues at all levels
• Self-motivated and ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Desirable food manufacturing experience

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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