Multi-Skilled Engineer Job at Avara Foods (Scropton)

Single Skilled / Multi Skilled Engineer

As a Multi Skilled Engineer operating from a well-established animal feed mill, ...

Location

United Kingdom , Hereford

Salary:

43214.00 - 47276.96 GBP / Year

Avara Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Time served Multi-skilled Apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering
Proactive and dynamic approach to safety
Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure whilst having a high attention to detail
Flexibility with a positive attitude and the ability to work well within a small team

Job Responsibility

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Breakdown/Reactive Maintenance of Plant and Equipment
Ensure the Engineering maintenance carried out in line with the current schedule and effective and efficient corrective action is taken
Quick and effective response to breakdowns, where possible identifying root cause and suggesting possible improvements to prevent further breakdowns occurring
Communicate unscheduled breakdowns to Management and work with the operations department to minimise plant disruption
Record and identify spare parts that have been used through CMMS and to Engineering Manager
Follow good engineering standards and good hygiene practice for the department across the whole site
Ensure Maintenance and Engineering practices are audit complaint
Ensure all activities are carried out within company and legislative health and safety and environmental guidelines reporting any issues
Ensure compliance through regular process weigher and Liquid meter calibrations (weights and measures Act)
Proficient in engineering operations whilst working in hazardous environments (Confined Space Entry, Hot working in confined spaces, Hot working, WAH)

What we offer

5.6 Weeks Holiday - increasing with service
Pension Contribution - up to 3% matched
Life Assurance
Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources
Car Parking Available
Comprehensive training
Continuous development

Fulltime

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

As a Maintenance Engineer you will optimise machinery output and product quality...

Location

United Kingdom , Banbury

Salary:

40000.00 GBP / Year

Avara Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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
6+ years of engineering 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
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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer you will optimise machinery output and p...

Location

United Kingdom , Telford

Salary:

38139.04 - 41829.91 GBP / Year

Avara Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An advanced Engineering Apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical disciplines
Solid Engineering experience, ideally within food manufacturing
Familiarity with process machinery or equivalent equipment and have the ability to fault find
Mechanical fitting skills. Machining, welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous.
The ability to mentor colleagues
A self-motivated attitude with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
An individual who is keen to make a difference with their pro-activeness and a can-do attitude.

Job Responsibility

Taking a lead role within your team during breakdowns with your skills and experience.
Ensuring that maintenance is carried out in line with PPM schedules and that effective and efficient corrective action is taken.
Quick and effective response to breakdowns in more than one area on site, where possible identifying root cause and suggesting possible improvements to prevent further breakdowns occurring.
Communicating unscheduled breakdowns to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer and work with the operations department to minimise plant disruption.
Following engineering standards and good hygiene practice for the department & site.
Ensuring all activities are carried out within health and safety guidelines, highlighting possible areas of improvement to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer.
Timely reporting of any Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental Issues.
Demonstrating basic fault finding techniques to identify root cause of issues.
Raising Stock and Non-Stock request forms.
Use of the CMMS system for spare parts, to log and complete jobs.

What we offer

Additional £8030 shift allowance per annum
31 days holiday allowance
Life assurance
Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
Subsidised staff canteen
Free staff parking

Fulltime

Multi-skilled Engineer

Zest are on the hunt for a Multi-skilled Shift Engineer to join a well-establish...

Location

United Kingdom , Derby

Salary:

48000.00 - 52000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Level 3 engineering qualification (Desirable)
RTW in UK

Job Responsibility

Planned and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical and electrical systems to reduce downtime and keep production running smoothly
Troubleshoot and resolve faults on food processing and packaging equipment
Contribute to continuous improvement projects
Work in line with food safety standards and site health and safety procedures

Multi-skilled Engineer

Are you a hands-on, proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias loo...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

52500.00 - 53500.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Apprentice-served, multi-skilled engineer with a combination of electrical and mechanical skills
Relevant engineering qualifications
Experience in food/FMCG or manufacturing environments is highly desirable
Proactive, team-oriented, and committed to delivering high standards in all aspects of work

Job Responsibility

Deliver high-quality mechanical and electrical maintenance across production and site facilities in line with safety and quality standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate documentation
Respond to production requirements and coordinate work with engineering and production teams
Liaise with contractors and manage spares efficiently
Maintain a safe, organised, and productive work environment

What we offer

Pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement with site shutdowns over Christmas
Life assurance
Welcome and performance bonuses
Staff discounts
Access to on-site gym and wellness facilities

Fulltime

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Zest have partnered up with a growing and successful FMCG in the heart of Somers...

Location

United Kingdom , Shepton Mallet

Salary:

52000.00 - 53000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering
Experience in an FMCG environment (preferred)
Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure
Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts

Job Responsibility

Conducting preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery
Ensuring the smooth operation of the production facilities
Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults
Ensuring minimal downtime by efficiently managing breakdowns as well support
Collaborating with the production team to optimise equipment performance
Ensure that health and safety procedures are followed
Carry out site service maintenance when required

What we offer

Overtime
Bonus (OTE £60,000+)

Fulltime

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Zest have partnered up with a growing and successful food manufacturer in the he...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

47000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering
Experience in an FMCG environment (preferred)
Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure
Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts

Job Responsibility

Conducting preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery
Ensuring the smooth operation of the production facilities
Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults
Ensuring minimal downtime by efficiently managing breakdowns as well support
Collaborating with the production team to optimise equipment performance
Ensure that health and safety procedures are followed
Carry out site service maintenance when required

Fulltime

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Zest have partnered up with a growing and successful FMCG Manufacturer in the he...

Location

United Kingdom , Cornwall

Salary:

44000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong understanding in both Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
Experience in an FMCG environment (preferred)
Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure
Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts

Job Responsibility

Carry out both preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery
Take responsibility and carry out your own projects
Ensuring the smooth operation of the production facilities
Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults
Ensuring minimal downtime by efficiently managing breakdowns as well support
Collaborating with the production team to optimise equipment performance
Ensure that health and safety procedures are followed
Carry out site service maintenance when required

What we offer

Enhanced Overtime
No Weekends

Fulltime

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Avara Foods

Location:
United Kingdom , Scropton

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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