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Single / Multiskilled Engineer

Avara FoodsBanbury, England, United Kingdom

5 days ago

Job type

Part-time

Job description

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About The Role :

The benefits of working for Avara Foods :

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We Offer Comprehensive Training As Well As Continuous Development As You Build Your Long-term Career With Us. You Can Also Look Forward To Benefits That Amongst Other Things, Include The Following :

up to £41,081 per annum DOE
Additional £ 7,550 shift allowance per annum
31 days holiday allowance
Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
Straight forward pension contribution of 5%
Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted local gym membership
Salaried Advance Finance
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
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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 peopleacross Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our EngineeringTeam, based at our Banbury site

Hours of work

3.5 days per week on a 3 on 2 off shift (alt 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 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?

When filling the role as Lead Engineer, to deputise for Engineering Shift Manager.

Lead teams within an area or zone.

Ensure the Engineering maintenance carried out in line with the schedule and effective and efficient corrective action is taken.

Quick and effective response to Mechanical, Electrical and PLC control breakdowns anywhere on site, identifying root cause and suggesting possible improvements to prevent further breakdowns occurring.

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 good hygiene practice 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 to Level 1 to 3 Maintenance Engineers as well as Apprentices.

Timely reporting of any Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental Issues

Follow the communicated escalation route for unscheduled plant downtime and minimise downtime by following a good engineering practice.

Demonstrate good problem solving techniques for mechanical, electrical and control issues to quickly identify root cause of issues and to identify impending issues.

Raise Stock and Non-Stock request forms.

Production of 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 have the ability to fault find

Proficient in the maintenance and trouble shooting of manufacturing systems.

Mechanical fitting skills

Desirable IEE 17th or 18th edition

Good leadership qualities and have the ability to motivate others and make effective timely decisions.

Ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment

Good Communication and Inter-personal skills in dealing with colleagues at all levels.

Self-motivated and ability to work individually or as part of a team

Desirable food manufacture 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 Herefordsite, 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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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Food Production

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